The Arlington Arms

Eastbourne

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 August 2026 by Eastbourne.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Arlington Arms, from March 2026 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2026 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Arlington Arms.

Food hygiene rating history for The Arlington Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
4 March 2026	5 / 5	Very good
19 August 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Arlington Arms in Eastbourne has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Arlington Arms 360 Seaside,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex,
BN22 7RY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Arlington Arms. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Arlington Arms?

Food hygiene at The Arlington Arms is inspected by Eastbourne, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Arlington Arms

What is The Arlington Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The Arlington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 August 2026.

When was The Arlington Arms last inspected?

The Arlington Arms was last inspected by Eastbourne on 19 August 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.