Bill's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Bill'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
This is a fresh result: Bill's Cafe was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Eastbourne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Eastbourne ratings →
Address: 148 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QW
How this rating has changed
Bill's Cafe has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Bill's Cafe among the 797 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 | 797 | 85% | ← Bill's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Bill'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 Bill's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bassets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Bill's Cafe
What is Bill's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bill's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Bill'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 Bill's Cafe last inspected?
Bill's Cafe was last inspected on 19 August 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 Bill's Cafe?
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 Bill's Cafe compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 940 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Bill's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Bill'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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Understanding this rating
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