East Sussex has 17 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
85% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in East Sussex.
Showing 1–17 of 17 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 768 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 338 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 17 food businesses with hygiene ratings in East Sussex, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In East Sussex, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 77% of rated businesses in East Sussex hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in East Sussex are carried out by Hastings. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for East Sussex was last updated on 13 May 2026.