Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 April 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: 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8EJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office 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% | ← Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | |
| 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 Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office 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 Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Y Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2018 |
| Achieve Together - 22A Carden Avenue Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School - KS1 And KS2 Breakfast Clubs School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 1 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 2 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| AM PM News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
| Agra Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| ACE Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
Questions about Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office
What is Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 7 April 2022.
Is Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office last inspected?
Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office was last inspected on 7 April 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 Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office?
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 Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office 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 Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office 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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