What is the average food hygiene rating in BN3?

The average food hygiene rating in the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.76 out of 5, across 694 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 BN3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

577 food businesses in the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.1% of the 694 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in BN3 have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in the BN3 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 BN3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (752 establishments on record, 694 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 BN3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.76/5, with 83.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 752 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BN3 (Brighton and Hove) has 577 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 694 rated premises (83.1%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

Rating distribution in BN3

5★ Very Good

577 (83.1%)

4★ Good

80 (11.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

25 (3.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BN3: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BN3?: The average food hygiene rating in the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove is 4.76 out of 5, across 694 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 BN3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 577 food businesses in the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.1% of the 694 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in BN3 have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in the BN3 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 BN3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BN3 postcode area of Brighton and Hove (752 establishments on record, 694 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 BN3

Kampai CocktailsOther catering premises · BN3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
York House WinesRetailers - other · 8 Richardson Road, Hove · BN3 5RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
York House General StoreRetailers - other · 10 Richardson Road, Hove · BN3 5RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Blueberry Nursery SchoolCaring Premises · 5 Davigdor Road, Hove · BN3 1QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Tao Tao JuRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, Saxon Works, Olive Road, Hove · BN3 5LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Hangleton ManorPub/bar/nightclub · Hangleton Manor Inn, 9 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove · BN3 8AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Apple Tree Day Nursery And PreschoolCaring Premises · 201 New Church Road, Hove · BN3 4ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Brunswick Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Somerhill Road, Hove · BN3 1RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Teddy Bears Day NurseryCaring Premises · 59 Glebe Villas, Hove · BN3 5SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Hangleton Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Hangleton Junior School, Dale View, Hove · BN3 8LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Hopscotch NurseryCaring Premises · 49A Goldstone Villas, Hove · BN3 3RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
La PiazzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 79 - 80 Western Road, Hove · BN3 2JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BN3

Ashoka Tandoori RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 95 Church Road, Hove · BN3 2BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 January 2026
Pola Vape ExpertRetailers - other · Unit 3, Planet House, 1 The Drive, Hove · BN3 3JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 May 2024
The Lady Of The CakeOther catering premises · BN3
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 July 2024
Spice LoungeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 97 Boundary Road, Hove · BN3 7GB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2025
Holland Road Baptist ChurchOther catering premises · 71 Holland Road, Hove · BN3 1JN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2024
Salvage CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 84 Western Road, Hove · BN3 1JB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
FlavourRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 63B Holland Road, Hove · BN3 1BA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025
Wings Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 278 Portland Road, Hove · BN3 5QU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 752 real Food Standards Agency records for the BN3 postcode area, of which 694 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.