Food hygiene ratings in Eastbourne
Eastbourne inspects and rates 1,039 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 942 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 97 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Eastbourne
Standards here are high: 85% of rated businesses in Eastbourne hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 16 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 798 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Eastbourne
The most recent inspections published by Eastbourne, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Neighbourhood | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Three Gables Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Arundel Care Services | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Eastbourne Downs Golf Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Emmanuel Church | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Lakeside Tea Chalet | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| League of Friends Shop | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| McDonald's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Paws Awhile | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Sweet Spot | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| TEA23 | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| The Manse | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Eastbourne
The lowest-rated food businesses in Eastbourne are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 12 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Halal Butcher | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Zafron Eastbourne | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Polish Delicatessen | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Devonshire Park Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 February 2026 |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Aka Korean & Japanese Foods | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 September 2025 |
| Rachel's Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 September 2025 |
| Keyif Coffee Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 September 2025 |
| Boss Man Premier | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| Leo Leisure - Play Den | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2025 |
| Sussex wild venison | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 June 2025 |
| Bill's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2025 |
| Premier - Cheers Local Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Eastbourne
How many food businesses does Eastbourne rate?
Eastbourne publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,039 businesses, of which 942 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Eastbourne?
85% of rated businesses in Eastbourne hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Eastbourne have a bad hygiene rating?
16 food businesses in Eastbourne hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 12 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Eastbourne?
Environmental health officers employed by Eastbourne carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Eastbourne
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 4 Seasons 5 - Very good
- 7G Plus Eastbourne 5 - Very good
- A spoonful of sugar 5 - Very good
- Abbey Childcare Services 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ St Wilfrids Hospice 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Aegea restaurant 5 - Very good
- Afton Hotel 5 - Very good
- Airtrace Sheetmetal Ltd 5 - Very good
- Albert & Victoria Guest House 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Arms 5 - Very good
- Alice Court Care Home 5 - Very good
- All Decked Out 5 - Very good
- All Saints Chapel 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- Amore caffe 5 - Very good
- Andreea's Stere Bakery 5 - Very good
- Ann's Flowers 5 - Very good
- Apex Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Argos 5 - Very good
- Arundel Care Services 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asha Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- Ashdale House 5 - Very good
- Ashgrange House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ashley Gardens Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ashley kneads dough 5 - Very good
- ASHOKA Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Asiatique 5 - Very good
- Aston House 5 - Very good
- ATES Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Athens 5 - Very good
- Athens Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Atlanta Guest House 5 - Very good
- Avalon Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- B1 5 - Very good
- Bake the Cake 5 - Very good
- Bamboo Garden Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- Bangers & Mash 5 - Very good
- Bannatyne Health Club 5 - Very good
- Barley Sugar 5 - Very good
- Bassets House 5 - Very good
- Bay Lodge Guest House 5 - Very good
- BBB Four / Your Wellness Ltd 5 - Very good
- Beach Fish 5 - Very good
- Beachy Rise Guest House 5 - Very good
- Beamers Fresh Fish 5 - Very good
- Beamsley House 5 - Very good
- Beanzz Coffee & Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Bear Sweets 5 - Very good
- Beatty Cafe 5 - Very good
- Becky Bakes 5 - Very good
- Bede's Prep School 5 - Very good
- Beeches Retirement Hotel 5 - Very good
- Beechwood Grove Care Home 5 - Very good
- Beerarama 5 - Very good
- Bell's Bees 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-10. Browse all UK councils →