St Richards Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Eastbourne
St Richards Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: St Richards Church Etchingham Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7DT
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts St Richards Church Hall 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% | ← St Richards Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Richards Church Hall 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 St Richards Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Calamar Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aegea restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| 4 Seasons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| BLT Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about St Richards Church Hall
What is St Richards Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Richards Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 5 October 2023.
Is St Richards Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Richards Church Hall last inspected?
St Richards Church Hall was last inspected on 5 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 St Richards Church Hall?
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 St Richards Church Hall compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and St Richards Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects St Richards Church Hall 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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