Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastbourne
Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: 1 St Philips Place, Eastbourne, BN22 8LW
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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% | ← Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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 Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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 Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Eastbourne Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| CG Traders Ltd T/A Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beach Fish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cavendish Place Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bassets House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bay Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall
What is Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall last inspected?
Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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 Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Pooh's Nursery @ St Philips 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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