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Food Hygiene Ratings in Eastbourne

In Eastbourne, 84.3% of 937 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 1,036 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Eastbourne has 790 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 937 rated premises (84.3%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in Eastbourne

5★ Very Good

790 (84.3%)

4★ Good

108 (11.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (2.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 37 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 37 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Eastbourne

BN21515 places · 82.6% 5★

Top-rated places in Eastbourne

Global Food CentreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 52 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 4XB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Salvation ArmyCaring Premises · Salvation Army Citadel 143 - 145 Langney Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Ashley kneads doughOther catering premises · BN23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Impact Food Group @ The Turing School & Hazel Court SchoolSchool/college/university · Hazel Court School The Turing School Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN23 8EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The KioskRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Kiosk Foyle Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN20 7XN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The New EnglandHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 60 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN22 7AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Eastbourne

Premier Halal ButcherRetailers - other · 30 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Rachel's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastbourne Angling Club Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN22 7AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 September 2025
Keyif Coffee LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Susans Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 2025
RFC Chicken & RibsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 129 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN22 7NN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Bill's CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 148 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN22 7QW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2025
Sussex wild venisonRetailers - other · BN23
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
Filipino CuisineOther catering premises · BN21
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Enterprise CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 50 The Enterprise Centre Station Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 1BD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,036 real Food Standards Agency records for Eastbourne, of which 937 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.