Soup N Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Soup N Tap 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 30 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: 171 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NX
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Soup N Tap 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% | ← Soup N Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Soup N Tap 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 Soup N Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Athens Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cappuccino Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bangers & Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Soup N Tap
What is Soup N Tap's food hygiene rating?
Soup N Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Soup N Tap 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 Soup N Tap last inspected?
Soup N Tap was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Soup N Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Soup N Tap compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Soup N Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Soup N Tap 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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