Barley Sugar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Barley Sugar 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 14 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: 1 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Barley Sugar 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% | ← Barley Sugar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barley Sugar 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 Barley Sugar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicking Eastbourne Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| ASHOKA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Carlisle News Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| All Decked Out Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Beerarama Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Barley Sugar
What is Barley Sugar's food hygiene rating?
Barley Sugar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Barley Sugar 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 Barley Sugar last inspected?
Barley Sugar was last inspected on 14 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 Barley Sugar?
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 Barley Sugar compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Sugar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Barley Sugar 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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Understanding this rating
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