Karma Foods And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Karma Foods And Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 May 2024, more than 2 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: 14 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Karma Foods And Off Licence 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% | ← Karma Foods And Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Karma Foods And Off Licence 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 Karma Foods And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Karma Foods And Off Licence
What is Karma Foods And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Karma Foods And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Karma Foods And Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karma Foods And Off Licence last inspected?
Karma Foods And Off Licence was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 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 Karma Foods And Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karma Foods And Off Licence 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 Karma Foods And Off Licence holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Karma Foods And Off Licence 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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