Foundry Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Foundry Coffee 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: 49 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TX
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Foundry Coffee 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% | ← Foundry Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Foundry Coffee 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 Foundry Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanzz Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cedarz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bibendum Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Cafe 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Apex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Foundry Coffee
What is Foundry Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Foundry Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Foundry Coffee 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 Foundry Coffee last inspected?
Foundry Coffee was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Foundry Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foundry Coffee compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Foundry Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Foundry Coffee 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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