The Stirling Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Stirling Arms 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: 3 Stirling Place, Hove, BN3 3YU
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Stirling Arms 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 Stirling Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Stirling Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| At The Table Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Southdowns Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
Questions about The Stirling Arms
What is The Stirling Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Stirling Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Stirling Arms 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 Stirling Arms last inspected?
The Stirling Arms was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does The Stirling Arms 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 Stirling Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Stirling Arms 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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