Hotel Chocolat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Hotel Chocolat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 91 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NJ
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Hotel Chocolat 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% | ← Hotel Chocolat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Beerarama Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| BBB Four / Your Wellness Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat
What is Hotel Chocolat's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Hotel Chocolat 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotel Chocolat last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Hotel Chocolat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hotel Chocolat compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Hotel Chocolat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Hotel Chocolat 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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