The Signalman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Signalman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2019, more than 7 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: 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, BN1 4QQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Signalman 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% | ← The Signalman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Signalman 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 The Signalman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Angel Cake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Signalman
What is The Signalman's food hygiene rating?
The Signalman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 23 January 2019.
Is The Signalman 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Signalman last inspected?
The Signalman was last inspected on 23 January 2019, more than 7 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 The Signalman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Signalman 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 The Signalman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Signalman 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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