Chalk food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Chalk 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
This is a fresh result: Chalk was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 Pool Valley, Brighton, BN1 1NJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Chalk 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% | ← Chalk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chalk 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 Chalk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
Questions about Chalk
What is Chalk's food hygiene rating?
Chalk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Chalk 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 Chalk last inspected?
Chalk was last inspected on 11 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Chalk?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chalk 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 Chalk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Chalk 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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