The Sheldon B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Eastbourne
The Sheldon B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: Sheldon Hotel 9 - 11 Burlington Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AS
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts The Sheldon B&B 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% | ← The Sheldon B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sheldon B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Sugar Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Chicking Eastbourne Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| All Decked Out Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| B1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Carlisle News Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| ASHOKA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chatsworth Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cinema Café & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about The Sheldon B&B
What is The Sheldon B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Sheldon B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 29 January 2025.
Is The Sheldon B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sheldon B&B last inspected?
The Sheldon B&B was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
How does The Sheldon B&B compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Sheldon B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects The Sheldon B&B 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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