Hampden Arms
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Hampden Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Hampden Arms Heighton Road, South Heighton, East Sussex, BN9 0JJ, in the Lewes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lewes oversees 952 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewes is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Hampden Arms?
Hampden Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewes.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Hampden Arms last inspected?
Hampden Arms was last inspected on 2026-03-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Hampden Arms located?
Hampden Arms is located at Hampden Arms Heighton Road, South Heighton, East Sussex , BN9 0JJ, in the Lewes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN9 postcode area.