The Exchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Exchange 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: The Exchange was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Goldstone Street, Hove, BN3 3RL
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Exchange 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 Exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Exchange 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 Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asher Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
Questions about The Exchange
What is The Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Exchange 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 Exchange last inspected?
The Exchange was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Exchange?
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 Exchange 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 Exchange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Exchange 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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Understanding this rating
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