Ding Tea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Ding Tea 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: 28 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3LP
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Ding Tea 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% | ← Ding Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ding Tea 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 Ding Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Change Please Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Apex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| 7G Plus Eastbourne Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Ding Tea
What is Ding Tea's food hygiene rating?
Ding Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 25 July 2025.
Is Ding Tea 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 Ding Tea last inspected?
Ding Tea was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 Ding Tea?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ding Tea compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Ding Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Ding Tea 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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