Food Hygiene Ratings in Brighton and Hove

3,014 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 82.5% rated "very good".

3,014
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
18
Rated 0 or 1
82.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good82.5%2,271
Good12.6%347
Satisfactory3.5%97
Improvement Needed0.7%20
Major Improvement0.6%17
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,00733.4%
Retailers - other53617.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub34511.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2598.6%
Other catering premises2488.2%
Caring Premises1896.3%
School/college/university1484.9%
Mobile caterer712.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 3,014 registered food businesses for Brighton and Hove. Of these, 2,753 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
ZafronBN1 1YE0Apr 22, 2026
Asiamart And Cute TeaBN1 4JA1Nov 24, 2025
Bella Bar & RestaurantBN2 1TH1Jul 15, 2025
Brighton Hot StuffBN2 1Jun 19, 2024
Brighton Pizza And ChickenBN1 4JD1Apr 09, 2026
Hartington PubBN2 3PF1Jul 23, 2025
Ideal MarketBN2 1EF1Jul 23, 2024
Istanbul Grill HouseBN3 2BA1May 14, 2026
Little Jack FullersBN2 1TP1Jun 03, 2026
Noodle QueenBN1 3WB1May 27, 2026
Only MeeBN1 2HP1Apr 20, 2026
Pitta-NittaBN1 4JU1Aug 19, 2025
Pizza HouseBN2 5NF1Oct 01, 2025
Premier Supermarket And NewsBN1 8SB1Aug 19, 2025
R\&A Global StoreBN1 4QE1Jun 12, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Brighton and Hove have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,271 food businesses in Brighton and Hove with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.5% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Brighton and Hove?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Brighton and Hove?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies