Clifford News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Clifford News 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
This is a fresh result: Clifford News was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Sutherland Road, Brighton, BN2 0EQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Clifford News 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% | ← Clifford News | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clifford News 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 Clifford News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Kemptown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Arena Racing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Badgers Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Archer's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about Clifford News
What is Clifford News's food hygiene rating?
Clifford News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Clifford News 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 Clifford News last inspected?
Clifford News was last inspected on 22 May 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 Clifford News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifford News 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 Clifford News holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Clifford News 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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