The Singing Kettle

Alfriston

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

Last inspected on 14 November 2025 by Wealden.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Singing Kettle, from May 2021 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Singing Kettle
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 May 2021	4 / 5	Good
14 November 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Singing Kettle in Alfriston 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?

6 Waterloo Square,
Alfriston,
East Sussex,
BN26 5UD

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

Who inspects The Singing Kettle?

Food hygiene at The Singing Kettle 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 Singing Kettle

What is The Singing Kettle’s food hygiene rating?

The Singing Kettle has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 November 2025.

When was The Singing Kettle last inspected?

The Singing Kettle was last inspected by Wealden on 14 November 2025.

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.