Brighton and Hove has 2,850 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 81% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 178 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in Brighton and Hove.
122 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
44 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick (Adur) | 75 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Brighton and Hove, Unparished Area | 20 | 4.6/5 | 68% |
There are currently 2,850 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Brighton and Hove, out of 641,140 rated establishments across the UK.
In Brighton and Hove, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 81% of rated businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Brighton and Hove are carried out by Brighton and Hove. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Brighton and Hove was last updated on 13 July 2026.