What is the average food hygiene rating in BN21?

The average food hygiene rating in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne is 4.73 out of 5, across 482 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BN21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

398 food businesses in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.6% of the 482 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BN21 have a low hygiene rating?

14 food businesses in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this BN21 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne (515 establishments on record, 482 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in BN21

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.73/5, with 82.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 515 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BN21 (Eastbourne) has 398 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 482 rated premises (82.6%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BN21

5★ Very Good

398 (82.6%)

4★ Good

60 (12.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

10 (2.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 16 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BN21: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BN21?: The average food hygiene rating in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne is 4.73 out of 5, across 482 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BN21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 398 food businesses in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.6% of the 482 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BN21 have a low hygiene rating?: 14 food businesses in the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this BN21 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN21 postcode area of Eastbourne (515 establishments on record, 482 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in BN21

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
Dorley House Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · Dorley House 19 - 20 Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 2BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
TG Jones High Street LimitedRetailers - other · 110 Terminus Road, Eastbourne · BN21 3AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 138 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Kokoro Alliance LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 136 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
That Coffee PlaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Station Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 1BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Mana GamingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · First Floor 182 - 184 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Eastbourne BandstandPub/bar/nightclub · Eastbourne Bandstand Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Greek FlameRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 - 7 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3PR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Tuk TukRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 240 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Emmanuel Church, EastbourneOther catering premises · Emmanuel Church 48A Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 1LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BN21

Premier Halal ButcherRetailers - other · 30 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Keyif Coffee LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Susans Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 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
Devonshire Park HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Devonshire Park Hotel 27 - 29 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 4JR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 February 2026
Polish DelicatessenRetailers - other · 27 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 3PP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Boss Man PremierRetailers - other · 44 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 4TY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Aka Korean & Japanese FoodsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12A Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex · BN21 4TJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 515 real Food Standards Agency records for the BN21 postcode area, of which 482 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.