West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brighton and Hove
West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hove Junior School, 80 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JY
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School 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 West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Amigos Pre-School - Cornerstone Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Archipelagos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
Questions about West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School
What is West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School's food hygiene rating?
West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 30 April 2026.
Is West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School last inspected?
West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months 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 West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School 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, while West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects West Hove Infant And Hove Junior School 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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