1,037 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.5% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,037 registered food businesses for Eastbourne. Of these, 956 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Halal Butcher | BN21 3PB | 0 | May 21, 2026 |
| Aka Korean & Japanese Foods | BN21 4TJ | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Boss Man Premier | BN21 4TY | 1 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Devonshire Park Hotel | BN21 4JR | 1 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | BN22 | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Leo Leisure - Play Den | BN21 3HJ | 1 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Lincoln’s | BN21 4RJ | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Polish Delicatessen | BN21 3PP | 1 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Premier - Cheers Local Store | BN21 1TH | 1 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Rachel's Kitchen | BN22 7AA | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Rosebery House | BN22 9QA | 1 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Seafront Tandoori | BN21 3PL | 1 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Sussex wild venison | BN23 | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| The Waterfront Convenience Store | BN23 5UZ | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Zafron Eastbourne | BN21 4QE | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 817 food businesses in Eastbourne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.5% 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.