Food hygiene ratings in Brighton and Hove
Our data holds 2,998 food businesses in Brighton and Hove, rated between 2013-06-20 and 2026-08-26. 76.6% (2,297) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 37 (1.2%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Brighton and Hove 98th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Brighton and Hove
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,297 | 76.6% |
| 4 (good) | 348 | 11.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 94 | 3.1% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 18 | 0.6% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 18 | 0.6% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0% |
| Awaiting inspection | 127 | 4.2% |
| Exempt | 94 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1,007 | 78% |
| Retailers - other | 532 | 64.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 | 81.4% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 | 73.3% |
| Other catering premises | 250 | 80.4% |
| Caring Premises | 188 | 84.6% |
| School/college/university | 148 | 86.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 72 | 75% |
Food businesses rated per month in Brighton and Hove
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Brighton and Hove
The 20 most recent of 37. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanes Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN2 7HF |
| Neo Cafe Breakfast And Lunch | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN3 1JB |
| Ideal Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-30 | Retailers - other | BN2 1EF |
| The Gut Factor | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-24 | Other catering premises | BN1 |
| Kogi Korean Cuisine | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 4GU |
| The Fish Shack | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN3 4GP |
| Little Jack Fullers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BN2 1TP |
| Noodle Queen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 3WB |
| Cafe Rust | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN2 1EA |
| Istanbul Grill House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BN3 2BA |
| Zafron | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-04-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 1YE |
| Only Mee | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 2HP |
| Brighton Pizza And Chicken | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 4JD |
| Oriental Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN2 3HZ |
| Kamal Indian Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BN1 5DF |
| Tato & Topping | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN1 2RD |
| Blakes Newsagents And Post Office | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-24 | Retailers - other | BN1 7GE |
| Premier | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-17 | Retailers - other | BN2 4FF |
| Salvage Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN3 1JB |
| Station Kebab House | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN41 1GA |
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Questions about Brighton and Hove
How many food businesses in Brighton and Hove are rated 5 (very good)?
2,297 of 2,998 food businesses in Brighton and Hove (76.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Brighton and Hove are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
37 food businesses in Brighton and Hove are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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