Eastbourne College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastbourne
Eastbourne College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Eastbourne College was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Marlborough House 3 Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JY
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Eastbourne College 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% | ← Eastbourne College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eastbourne College 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 Eastbourne College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema Café & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Berry Pomeroy Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ashdale House Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Carlton Court Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Carlisle News Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cafe 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bibendum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Eastbourne College
What is Eastbourne College's food hygiene rating?
Eastbourne College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Eastbourne College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastbourne College last inspected?
Eastbourne College was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eastbourne College?
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 Eastbourne College compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Eastbourne College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Eastbourne College 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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Understanding this rating
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