The Geese food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Geese holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Geese Have Gone Over The Water, 16 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Geese 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% | ← The Geese | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Geese 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 Geese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Geese
What is The Geese's food hygiene rating?
The Geese has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Geese 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Geese last inspected?
The Geese was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 The Geese?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Geese 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 The Geese holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Geese 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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