Printers Playhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastbourne
Printers Playhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: 49A Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TX
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Printers Playhouse 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% | ← Printers Playhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Printers Playhouse 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 Printers Playhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanzz Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cedarz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Chopmart Grocery Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bibendum Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Apex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Printers Playhouse
What is Printers Playhouse's food hygiene rating?
Printers Playhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Printers Playhouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Printers Playhouse last inspected?
Printers Playhouse was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Printers Playhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Printers Playhouse compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Printers Playhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Printers Playhouse 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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