Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Net Shop 6 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AA
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd 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 Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Bassets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd
What is Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd last inspected?
Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Southern Head Fishing Co Ltd 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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