The Coal Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Coal Shed 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
This is a fresh result: The Coal Shed was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clarence House, 30 - 31 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EB
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Coal Shed 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% | ← The Coal Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Coal Shed 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 The Coal Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Allsorts Off Licence Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Coal Shed
What is The Coal Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Coal Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Coal Shed 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 The Coal Shed last inspected?
The Coal Shed 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 The Coal Shed?
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 The Coal Shed 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 The Coal Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Coal Shed 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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