Shimla food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastbourne
Shimla holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: 9 - 11 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NB
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Shimla 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% | ← Shimla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shimla 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 Shimla, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Nikoletta Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Afton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Charlie Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about Shimla
What is Shimla's food hygiene rating?
Shimla has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Shimla 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shimla last inspected?
Shimla was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Shimla?
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 Shimla compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Shimla is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Shimla 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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