The Seahorse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Seahorse 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 12 February 2024, more than 2 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: 26 - 28 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2LN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Seahorse 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% | ← The Seahorse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Seahorse 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 Seahorse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Aberdeen Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 501.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Al Rouche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about The Seahorse
What is The Seahorse's food hygiene rating?
The Seahorse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 12 February 2024.
Is The Seahorse 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 The Seahorse last inspected?
The Seahorse was last inspected on 12 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Seahorse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Seahorse 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 The Seahorse holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Seahorse 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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