The Mad Catter Cat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
The Mad Catter Cat Cafe 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 7 Station Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts The Mad Catter Cat Cafe 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% | ← The Mad Catter Cat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Mad Catter Cat Cafe 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 Mad Catter Cat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Change Please Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Beanzz Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cedarz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Mad Catter Cat Cafe
What is The Mad Catter Cat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Catter Cat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Mad Catter Cat Cafe 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 The Mad Catter Cat Cafe last inspected?
The Mad Catter Cat Cafe was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 The Mad Catter Cat Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Mad Catter Cat Cafe compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Mad Catter Cat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects The Mad Catter Cat Cafe 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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