The Prince of Wales

Address

15 Western Road
St Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 6DG

Business type

Pub/bar/nightclub

Date of inspection

29 March 2026

Standards found at the time of inspection
Area inspected by food safety officer	Standards found
Hygienic food handling Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage	Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene	Generally satisfactory
Management of food safety System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future	Generally satisfactory

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What the business says

Sanitization: We have switched to a dual-action disinfectant that meets BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697 standards. All staff have been briefed on the required contact time for this specific product.
Hot Water Provision: We have verified that the bar sink does provide hot water. However, as it can take time to reach the required temperature, we have implemented a "flush" protocol at the start of every shift. We are also consulting a plumber for a permanent solution
Pest Proofing: All structural gaps identified in the back room have been professionally sealed by a builder. We have also added a "Gaps and Cracks" check to our bi-weekly internal audit.
Storage & Flooring: All stock is now stored off the floor on appropriate shelving. We have a contractor scheduled to lay industrial vinyl flooring this month to ensure the surface is non-absorbent and easy to clean - He is quoting next week.
Training: All staff members have been enrolled in Level 1 Food Hygiene Training, with a mandatory completion deadline of 30th April.

Documentation: The Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) pack is now fully completed, and our daily/weekly opening and closing checks are being strictly recorded.

About comments made by the business

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