Charlie Browns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Charlie Browns 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 6 December 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: 54 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PB
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Charlie Browns 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% | ← Charlie Browns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charlie Browns 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 Charlie Browns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cafe Nikoletta Other catering premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Afton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Athens Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bangers & Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blue Bar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cake Box Eastbourne Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Charlie Browns
What is Charlie Browns's food hygiene rating?
Charlie Browns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Charlie Browns 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 Charlie Browns last inspected?
Charlie Browns was last inspected on 6 December 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 Charlie Browns?
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 Charlie Browns compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie Browns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Charlie Browns 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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