The Waterfront Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
The Waterfront Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 August 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: 2 The Waterfront, Eastbourne, BN23 5UZ
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Waterfront Convenience Store sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← The Waterfront Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Waterfront Convenience Store 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 The Waterfront Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aegea restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beatty Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| BLT Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Calamar Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Waterfront Convenience Store
What is The Waterfront Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 24 August 2023.
Is The Waterfront Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterfront Convenience Store last inspected?
The Waterfront Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 August 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 The Waterfront Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterfront Convenience Store compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while The Waterfront Convenience Store holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects The Waterfront Convenience Store 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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