1,039 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Eastbourne are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Eastbourne currently has 1,039 registered food businesses. Of these, 921 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aka Korean & Japanese Foods | BN21 4TJ | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Bill's Cafe | BN22 7QW | 1 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| Boss Man Premier | BN21 4TY | 1 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Filipino Cuisine | BN21 | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Keyif Coffee Lounge | BN21 3HA | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Leo Leisure - Play Den | BN21 3HJ | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Pizza Hot 4 You Eastbourne | BN21 3HA | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Premier - Cheers Local Store | BN21 1TH | 1 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Premier Halal Butcher | BN21 3PB | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Rachel's Kitchen | BN22 7AA | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | BN22 7NN | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Shore View Hotel | BN22 7AY | 1 | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Sussex wild venison | BN23 | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Tony Piccante - Kingfisher Drive | BN23 7RT | 1 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Wild Preserves | BN22 | 1 | Jul 30, 2024 |
There are currently 764 food businesses in Eastbourne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Eastbourne depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.