What is the average food hygiene rating in BN1?

The average food hygiene rating in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,258 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BN1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,041 food businesses in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.8% of the 1,258 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BN1 have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this BN1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (1,384 establishments on record, 1,258 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in BN1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.75/5, with 82.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 1,384 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BN1 (Brighton and Hove) has 1,041 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,258 rated premises (82.8%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BN1

5★ Very Good

1,041 (82.8%)

4★ Good

147 (11.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

52 (4.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 86 awaiting inspection and 40 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BN1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BN1?: The average food hygiene rating in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,258 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BN1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,041 food businesses in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.8% of the 1,258 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BN1 have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this BN1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN1 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (1,384 establishments on record, 1,258 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in BN1

Uncle Sams Hamburger ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4A Montpelier Road, Brighton · BN1 2LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Friendship Lunches @ Ascencion ChurchOther catering premises · Ascension Church, Mill Rise, Brighton · BN1 5GS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Emmanuel ChurchOther catering premises · Clarendon Centre, 47 New England Street, Brighton · BN1 4GQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Coal ShedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Clarence House, 30 - 31 North Street, Brighton · BN1 1EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The WinkleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton · BN1 2FN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Fiveways PlaycentreCaring Premises · 8-10 Florence Road, Brighton · BN1 6DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Posh PitaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 Kings Road, Brighton · BN1 1NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fika BakeryManufacturers/packers · 27 - 28 Preston Street, Brighton · BN1 2HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
St Richards ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Richards Church Hall, Beal Crescent, Brighton · BN1 7BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
501.5Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 85 Preston Street, Brighton · BN1 2HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Middle Street SchoolSchool/college/university · Middle Street Primary School, 36-37 Middle Street, Brighton · BN1 1AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
The Nursery School CompanyCaring Premises · White House, 149 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton · BN1 8TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BN1

ZafronRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 99 North Road, Brighton · BN1 1YE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Fortune SupermarketRetailers - other · 38-40 Preston Street, Brighton, Brighton & Hove · BN1 2HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2024
Brighton Pizza And ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 London Road, Brighton · BN1 4JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
H K PlaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Preston Street, Brighton · BN1 2HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
Premier Supermarket And NewsRetailers - other · 140 Mackie Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex · BN1 8SB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
R\&A Global StoreRetailers - other · 17 Preston Road, Brighton · BN1 4QE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2024
Pitta-NittaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Marshalls Row, Brighton · BN1 4JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
Only MeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 - 35 Preston Street, Brighton · BN1 2HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,384 real Food Standards Agency records for the BN1 postcode area, of which 1,258 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.