Congress Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Congress Theatre 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 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: Congress Theatre Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BS
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Congress Theatre 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% | ← Congress Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Congress Theatre 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 Congress Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Court Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Carlisle News Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cinema Café & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Berry Pomeroy Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Barley Sugar Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| All Decked Out Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Chicking Eastbourne Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Congress Theatre
What is Congress Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Congress Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Congress Theatre 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 Congress Theatre last inspected?
Congress Theatre 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 Congress Theatre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Congress Theatre compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Congress Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Congress Theatre 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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