Athenian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Athenian holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 17 March 2025, 15 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: 211 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1QP
How it compares in Hastings
In Hastings, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Athenian sits behind roughly 749 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ← Athenian | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Athenian 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 Athenian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cafe La Mer Mobile caterer | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Athenian
What is Athenian's food hygiene rating?
Athenian has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hastings Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Athenian 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Athenian last inspected?
Athenian was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Athenian?
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 Athenian compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while Athenian holds a 4. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Athenian 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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