The Brick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Brick 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 9 April 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: 45 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HP
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Brick 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 Brick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Brick 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 Brick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rouche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| 501.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Andorra Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Aberdeen Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about The Brick
What is The Brick's food hygiene rating?
The Brick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 9 April 2024.
Is The Brick 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 The Brick last inspected?
The Brick was last inspected on 9 April 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 Brick?
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 The Brick 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 Brick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Brick 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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