Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
School/college/university
Latest rating available
The South Downs Community Special School food hygiene rating
The South Downs Community Special School
The South Downs Community Special School Shinewater Lane
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8AT Inspected 12 February 2026
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8AT Inspected 12 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Eastbourne
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The South Downs Community Special School in Eastbourne currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 February 2026. The South Downs Community Special School is registered as a School/college/university and is located at The South Downs Community Special School Shinewater Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8AT.
- Business name
- The South Downs Community Special School
- Business type
- School/college/university
- Local authority
- Eastbourne
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1951627
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
12 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The South Downs Community Special School.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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