The Hurst Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastbourne
The Hurst Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: Hurst Arms 76 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TW
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts The Hurst Arms 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% | ← The Hurst Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hurst Arms 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 The Hurst Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrange House Care Home Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Beeches Retirement Hotel Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ann's Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bendigo Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aston House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Camelot Kids Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Arundel Care Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Alice Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hurst Arms
What is The Hurst Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hurst Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 18 December 2025.
Is The Hurst Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hurst Arms last inspected?
The Hurst Arms was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 The Hurst Arms?
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 The Hurst Arms compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Hurst Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects The Hurst Arms 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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