Defiant Sports Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Defiant Sports Community Fridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub Archery Recreation Ground Willoughby Crescent, Eastbourne, BN22 8RA
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Defiant Sports Community Fridge sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← Defiant Sports Community Fridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Defiant Sports Community Fridge 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 Defiant Sports Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Beach Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Eastbourne Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bassets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| BLT Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Defiant Sports Community Fridge
What is Defiant Sports Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Defiant Sports Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Defiant Sports Community Fridge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Defiant Sports Community Fridge last inspected?
Defiant Sports Community Fridge was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Defiant Sports Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Defiant Sports Community Fridge compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Defiant Sports Community Fridge holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Defiant Sports Community Fridge 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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