B&M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
B&M Retail Ltd 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 16 October 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: Unit 7 And 8 The Crumbles, Eastbourne, BN23 6JH
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so B&M Retail Ltd 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% | ← B&M Retail Ltd | |
| 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 B&M Retail Ltd 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 B&M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aegea restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beatty Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Calamar Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| BLT Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about B&M Retail Ltd
What is B&M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B&M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 16 October 2023.
Is B&M Retail Ltd 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 B&M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B&M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 16 October 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 B&M Retail Ltd?
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 B&M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while B&M Retail Ltd holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects B&M Retail Ltd 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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