Poppyseed Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Poppyseed Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: 11 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4RB
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Poppyseed Bakery 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% | ← Poppyseed Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poppyseed Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| 7G Plus Eastbourne Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Change Please Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
Questions about Poppyseed Bakery
What is Poppyseed Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Poppyseed Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Poppyseed Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poppyseed Bakery last inspected?
Poppyseed Bakery was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
How does Poppyseed Bakery compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Poppyseed Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Poppyseed Bakery 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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