Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton, BN2 5DJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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% | ← Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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 Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Artisan Kemptown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Arena Racing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub
What is Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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 Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub last inspected?
Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months 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 Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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 Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub 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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