Hungry Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastbourne
Hungry Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: The Mill Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 8AL
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Hungry Horse 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% | ← Hungry Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hungry Horse 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 Hungry Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Brainkind Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| ATES Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Calamar Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Airtrace Sheetmetal Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Boxed and Baked Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Hungry Horse
What is Hungry Horse's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Hungry Horse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hungry Horse last inspected?
Hungry Horse was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Hungry Horse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungry Horse compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Hungry Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Hungry Horse 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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