1,043 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.5% 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. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,043 registered food businesses for Eastbourne. Of these, 943 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Halal Butcher | BN21 3PB | 0 | May 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Devonshire Park Hotel | BN21 4JR | 1 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | BN22 | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Keyif Coffee Lounge | BN21 3HA | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Leo Leisure - Play Den | BN21 3HJ | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| 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 |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | BN22 7NN | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Sussex wild venison | BN23 | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Zafron Eastbourne | BN21 4QE | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Curry King | BN21 4XF | 2 | Nov 17, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 797 food businesses in Eastbourne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.5% 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.