Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2026, 5 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: 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, BN1 4QQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman 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% | ← Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman 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 Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Angel Cake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman
What is Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman's food hygiene rating?
Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 31 January 2026.
Is Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman last inspected?
Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 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 Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman 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 Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman 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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