Winter Garden food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Eastbourne
Winter Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Winter Garden 14 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Winter Garden 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% | ← Winter Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle News Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Carlton Court Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cinema Café & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| All Decked Out Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barley Sugar Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Berry Pomeroy Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Chicking Eastbourne Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Winter Garden
What is Winter Garden's food hygiene rating?
Winter Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Winter Garden 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winter Garden last inspected?
Winter Garden was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Winter Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Winter Garden compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Winter Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Winter Garden 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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