First Serve Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
First Serve Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old Town Recreation Ground Longland Road, Eastbourne
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts First Serve Cafe among the 796 places in Eastbourne holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ← First Serve Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At First Serve Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to First Serve Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrange House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Beeches Retirement Hotel Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ann's Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about First Serve Cafe
What is First Serve Cafe's food hygiene rating?
First Serve Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 23 September 2024.
Is First Serve Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Serve Cafe last inspected?
First Serve Cafe was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Serve Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Serve Cafe compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and First Serve Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects First Serve Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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