Cafe 32 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Cafe 32 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 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 32 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4XB
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Cafe 32 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% | ← Cafe 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 32 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 Cafe 32, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bibendum Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cedarz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Beanzz Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| B1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Cafe 32
What is Cafe 32's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 32 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Cafe 32 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 Cafe 32 last inspected?
Cafe 32 was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Cafe 32?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cafe 32 compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 32 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Cafe 32 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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