Meating Point food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Meating Point 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 June 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: 1B Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Meating Point 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% | ← Meating Point | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Meating Point 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 Meating Point, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Brighton Rail Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Albion Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Meating Point
What is Meating Point's food hygiene rating?
Meating Point has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Meating Point 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 Meating Point last inspected?
Meating Point was last inspected on 12 June 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 Meating Point?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meating Point 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 Meating Point holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Meating Point 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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