Bella's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Bella's Cafe 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 27 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: Cafe Concourse Eastbourne Railway Station Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QJ
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Bella's Cafe 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% | ← Bella's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bella's Cafe 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 Bella's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Change Please Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Apex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| 7G Plus Eastbourne Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| BBB Four / Your Wellness Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Bella's Cafe
What is Bella's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bella's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Bella's Cafe 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 Bella's Cafe last inspected?
Bella's Cafe was last inspected on 27 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 Bella's Cafe?
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 Bella's Cafe compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Bella's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Bella's Cafe 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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