Pola Vape Expert food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Pola Vape Expert holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 May 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: Unit 3, Planet House, 1 the Drive, BN3 3JE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
A 1 is rare: only 23 of 2,751 rated places in Brighton and Hove score this low, about one in 120. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ← Pola Vape Expert | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pola Vape Expert the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pola Vape Expert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Pre-School - Cornerstone Community Centre Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| At The Table Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
Questions about Pola Vape Expert
What is Pola Vape Expert's food hygiene rating?
Pola Vape Expert has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Pola Vape Expert safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Pola Vape Expert last inspected?
Pola Vape Expert was last inspected on 29 May 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 Pola Vape Expert?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pola Vape Expert 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 Pola Vape Expert holds a 1. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Pola Vape Expert 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Brighton and Hove, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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