2,991 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Brighton and Hove are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Brighton and Hove currently has 2,991 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,814 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 26 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Steine Cafe | BN1 1GY | 0 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant | BN3 2BA | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Asiamart And Cute Tea | BN1 4JA | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Bali | BN1 4GU | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Beijing House | BN1 3XB | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Bella Bar & Restaurant | BN2 1TH | 1 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Brighton Hot Stuff | BN2 | 1 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Fortune Supermarket | BN1 2HP | 1 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Fuku Cafe And Desserts | BN1 3WA | 1 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Hartington Pub | BN2 3PF | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| High Tides | BN2 7HR | 1 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Ideal Market | BN2 1EF | 1 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Moonlight | BN1 1UG | 1 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Napoli Restaurant | BN1 1HH | 1 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Pitta-Nitta | BN1 4JU | 1 | Aug 19, 2025 |
There are currently 2,303 food businesses in Brighton and Hove with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Brighton and Hove depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.