Costa Verde food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Costa Verde holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: 29 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PP
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Costa Verde 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% | ← Costa Verde | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Costa Verde 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 Costa Verde, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Charlie Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Bangers & Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cafe Nikoletta Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Eastbourne Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Afton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Costa Verde
What is Costa Verde's food hygiene rating?
Costa Verde has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Costa Verde 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa Verde last inspected?
Costa Verde was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 Costa Verde?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Verde compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Verde is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Costa Verde 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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