Chicking Eastbourne food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastbourne
Chicking Eastbourne holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Eastbourne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Eastbourne ratings →
Address: 17 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NS
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts Chicking Eastbourne among the 797 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 | 797 | 85% | ← Chicking Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicking Eastbourne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Sugar Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| ASHOKA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Beerarama Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Cali Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Chicking Eastbourne
What is Chicking Eastbourne's food hygiene rating?
Chicking Eastbourne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Chicking Eastbourne 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chicking Eastbourne last inspected?
Chicking Eastbourne was last inspected on 17 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
How does Chicking Eastbourne compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 940 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Chicking Eastbourne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Chicking Eastbourne 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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