Hotbox food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Hotbox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2022, more than 4 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: 77B London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Hotbox 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% | ← Hotbox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hotbox 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 Hotbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about Hotbox
What is Hotbox's food hygiene rating?
Hotbox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 15 March 2022.
Is Hotbox 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotbox last inspected?
Hotbox was last inspected on 15 March 2022, more than 4 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 Hotbox?
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 Hotbox 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 Hotbox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Hotbox 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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