44 Poets food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
44 Poets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 44 Rutland Road, Hove, BN3 5FF
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts 44 Poets among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ← 44 Poets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At 44 Poets none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 44 Poets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Archway: 59 Sackville Gardens Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
Questions about 44 Poets
What is 44 Poets's food hygiene rating?
44 Poets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 9 February 2018.
Is 44 Poets safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 44 Poets last inspected?
44 Poets was last inspected on 9 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 44 Poets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 44 Poets compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and 44 Poets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects 44 Poets and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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