Shanghai time food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Shanghai time holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: 69 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NG
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Shanghai time 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% | ← Shanghai time | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shanghai time 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 Shanghai time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Atlanta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Shanghai time
What is Shanghai time's food hygiene rating?
Shanghai time has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Shanghai time 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shanghai time last inspected?
Shanghai time was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Shanghai time?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shanghai time compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Shanghai time holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Shanghai time 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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