Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Eastbourne
Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 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: All Souls Church Hall Wellesley Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3RJ
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC 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% | ← Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC 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 Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Place Pharmacy Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cappuccino Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blue Bar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC
What is Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC last inspected?
Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC was last inspected on 17 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 Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Sanctuary Eastbourne CIC 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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