Kums Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
Kums Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2023, more than 3 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: 4 Hollingbury Place, Brighton, BN1 7GE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Kums Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Kums Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kums Chinese Takeaway 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 Kums Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 1 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 2 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Albion Vape And Beverage Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about Kums Chinese Takeaway
What is Kums Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Kums Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 5 May 2023.
Is Kums Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kums Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Kums Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 5 May 2023, more than 3 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 Kums Chinese Takeaway?
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 Kums Chinese Takeaway 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 Kums Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Kums Chinese Takeaway 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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