Blue Bar Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastbourne
Blue Bar Cafe 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 11 July 2025, 12 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: 2D Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3HJ
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Blue Bar 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% | ← Blue Bar 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 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 Blue Bar 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 Blue Bar Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Cappuccino Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Athens Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Charlie Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about Blue Bar Cafe
What is Blue Bar Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Blue Bar Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Blue Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Bar Cafe last inspected?
Blue Bar Cafe was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Blue Bar Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Bar Cafe compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Bar Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Blue Bar 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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