York House Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
York House Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: York House Wines was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Richardson Road, Hove, BN3 5RB
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts York House Wines 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% | ← York House Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 York House Wines 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 York House Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archway: 59 Sackville Gardens Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Arlington House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Southdowns Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
Questions about York House Wines
What is York House Wines's food hygiene rating?
York House Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 21 May 2026.
Is York House Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was York House Wines last inspected?
York House Wines was last inspected on 21 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 York House Wines?
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 York House Wines 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 York House Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects York House Wines 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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