Sweet Delight Dessert food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Sweet Delight Dessert holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2024, 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: 36 Beatty Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6DG
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Sweet Delight Dessert 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% | ← Sweet Delight Dessert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sweet Delight Dessert 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 Sweet Delight Dessert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatty Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| BLT Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Aegea restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| 4 Seasons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Delight Dessert
What is Sweet Delight Dessert's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Delight Dessert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Sweet Delight Dessert 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Delight Dessert last inspected?
Sweet Delight Dessert was last inspected on 26 March 2024, 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 Sweet Delight Dessert?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Delight Dessert compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Delight Dessert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Sweet Delight Dessert 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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