Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Sainsbury's Local food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Eastbourne
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Sainsbury's Local in Eastbourne currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 27 July 2026. Sainsbury's Local is registered as a Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets and is located at Sainsburys Local 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NH.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
27 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Sainsbury's Local has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 12 December 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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