Seaview Sanctuary food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Eastbourne
Seaview Sanctuary 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 30 November 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: Seaview Sanctuary 57 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Seaview Sanctuary 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% | ← Seaview Sanctuary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seaview Sanctuary 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 Seaview Sanctuary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bassets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Albert & Victoria Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Best Western York House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Seaview Sanctuary
What is Seaview Sanctuary's food hygiene rating?
Seaview Sanctuary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Seaview Sanctuary 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 Seaview Sanctuary last inspected?
Seaview Sanctuary was last inspected on 30 November 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 Seaview Sanctuary?
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 Seaview Sanctuary compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Seaview Sanctuary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Seaview Sanctuary 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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