Afton Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Afton Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 1-8 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EJ, in the Eastbourne local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Eastbourne oversees 1,054 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Eastbourne is 4.7 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- 1-8 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Postcode
- BN21 3EJ
- Local Authority
- Eastbourne
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 62890
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Afton Hotel?
Afton Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Eastbourne.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Afton Hotel last inspected?
Afton Hotel was last inspected on 2025-03-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Afton Hotel located?
Afton Hotel is located at 1-8 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex , BN21 3EJ, in the Eastbourne local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN21 postcode area.