The George in Rye

Rye

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The George in Rye scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 21 October 2025 by Rother.

What does this rating mean?

The George in Rye in Rye has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

98 High Street,
Rye,
East Sussex,
TN31 7JT

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The George in Rye. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The George in Rye?

Food hygiene at The George in Rye is inspected by Rother, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rother.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The George in Rye

What is The George in Rye’s food hygiene rating?

The George in Rye has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 October 2025.

When was The George in Rye last inspected?

The George in Rye was last inspected by Rother on 21 October 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.