The John Harvey Tavern

Lewes

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The John Harvey Tavern scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 May 2026 by Lewes.

What does this rating mean?

The John Harvey Tavern in Lewes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The John Harvey Tavern Bear Yard,
Lewes,
East Sussex,
BN7 2AN

The John Harvey Tavern Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The John Harvey Tavern. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The John Harvey Tavern?

Food hygiene at The John Harvey Tavern is inspected by Lewes, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The John Harvey Tavern

What is The John Harvey Tavern’s food hygiene rating?

The John Harvey Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 May 2026.

When was The John Harvey Tavern last inspected?

The John Harvey Tavern was last inspected by Lewes on 14 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.