The Heron

Westham

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 5 February 2026 by Wealden.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Heron, from December 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Heron.

Food hygiene rating history for The Heron
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 December 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
5 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Heron in Westham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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 Heron Public House 27 High Street,
Westham,
East Sussex,
BN24 5LR

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

Who inspects The Heron?

Food hygiene at The Heron is inspected by Wealden, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.wealden.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Heron

What is The Heron’s food hygiene rating?

The Heron has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 February 2026.

When was The Heron last inspected?

The Heron was last inspected by Wealden on 5 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.