Alston Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Alston Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 January 2023, more than 3 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: 28 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PD
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Alston Hotel sits behind roughly 2,608 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ← Alston Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alston Hotel 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 Alston Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Alston Hotel
What is Alston Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Alston Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 10 January 2023.
Is Alston Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Alston Hotel last inspected?
Alston Hotel was last inspected on 10 January 2023, more than 3 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 Alston Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alston Hotel 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 Alston Hotel holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Alston Hotel 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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