Good News Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Eastbourne
Good News Newsagent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 79 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Good News Newsagent sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← Good News Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Good News Newsagent 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 Good News Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Place Pharmacy Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cafe Joon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cappuccino Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blue Bar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cafe Nikoletta Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Charlie Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Good News Newsagent
What is Good News Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Good News Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Good News Newsagent safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Good News Newsagent last inspected?
Good News Newsagent was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Good News Newsagent?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good News Newsagent compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Good News Newsagent holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Good News Newsagent 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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