Hoisum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne
Hoisum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 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: 8 Station Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4RG
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Hoisum 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% | ← Hoisum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hoisum 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 Hoisum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Time and Taro Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bourne Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| 7G Plus Eastbourne Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Change Please Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Amore caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| BBB Four / Your Wellness Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Hoisum
What is Hoisum's food hygiene rating?
Hoisum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Hoisum 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hoisum last inspected?
Hoisum was last inspected on 5 March 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 Hoisum?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoisum compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Hoisum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Hoisum 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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Understanding this rating
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