Bassets House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Eastbourne
Bassets House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2023, more than 3 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: Basset's Hotel 72 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Bassets House 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% | ← Bassets House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bassets House 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 Bassets House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Beach Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Bassets House
What is Bassets House's food hygiene rating?
Bassets House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Bassets House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bassets House last inspected?
Bassets House was last inspected on 31 May 2023, more than 3 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 Bassets House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bassets House compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Bassets House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Bassets House 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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