Happy Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
Happy Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 263 Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 9XJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Happy Plaice 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% | ← Happy Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Happy Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Arena Racing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| AA Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Albion Vape And Beverage Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Happy Plaice
What is Happy Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Happy Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Happy Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Plaice last inspected?
Happy Plaice was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Happy Plaice 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 Happy Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Happy Plaice 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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