Dixons News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Dixons News 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 60 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8NH
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Dixons News 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% | ← Dixons News | |
| 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 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 Dixons News 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 Dixons News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Fish Retailers - other | 433 yards 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 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Dixons News
What is Dixons News's food hygiene rating?
Dixons News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Dixons News 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 Dixons News last inspected?
Dixons News was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Dixons News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dixons News compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Dixons News holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Dixons News 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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