What is the average food hygiene rating in BN2?

The average food hygiene rating in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.74 out of 5, across 676 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 BN2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

549 food businesses in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 676 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

How many food businesses in BN2 have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BN2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (739 establishments on record, 676 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 BN2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.74/5, with 81.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 739 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BN2 (Brighton and Hove) has 549 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 676 rated premises (81.2%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

Rating distribution in BN2

5★ Very Good

549 (81.2%)

4★ Good

97 (14.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

20 (3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 20 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BN2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BN2?: The average food hygiene rating in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.74 out of 5, across 676 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 BN2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 549 food businesses in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 676 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.
How many food businesses in BN2 have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BN2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN2 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (739 establishments on record, 676 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 BN2

Kemptown BookshopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91 St Georges Road, Brighton · BN2 1EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Cup Of JoeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 St Georges Road, Brighton · BN2 1ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Roundabout NurseryCaring Premises · Whitehawk Family Centre, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, East Sussex · BN2 5FL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Malmaison BrightonHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Hotel Malmaison, Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton · BN2 5UT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Smoque BurgerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 76 Islingword Road, Brighton · BN2 9SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Burlington Mews Care HomeCaring Premises · 20 Burlington Street, Brighton · BN2 1AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton · BN2 5DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Hector's (Wet Sales)Pub/bar/nightclub · 52 - 54 Grand Parade, Brighton · BN2 9QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Handy ScoopsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 46 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton · BN2 7HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Love's Pizza Co @ Hector'sPub/bar/nightclub · 52 - 54 Grand Parade, Brighton · BN2 9QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Partridge HouseCaring Premises · Heath Hill Avenue, Bevendean, Brighton · BN2 4LS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Roedean School And Keswick House KitchenSchool/college/university · Roedean Way, Brighton, Brighton & Hove · BN2 5RQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BN2

Posh NoshMobile caterer · Freshfield Industrial Estate, Stevenson Road, Brighton · BN2 0DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2025
The Wall CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lockside, Brighton Marina, Brighton · BN2 5HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 September 2025
Pizza HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 The Broadway, Brighton · BN2 5NF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2025
Hartington PubPub/bar/nightclub · 41 Whippingham Road, Brighton · BN2 3PF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Ideal MarketRetailers - other · 71 St Georges Road, Brighton · BN2 1EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2024
Brighton Hot StuffRetailers - other · BN2
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 June 2024
Bella Bar & RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 120 - 121 St James's Street, Brighton · BN2 1TH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025
Oriental TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 70 Lewes Road, Brighton · BN2 3HZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 739 real Food Standards Agency records for the BN2 postcode area, of which 676 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.