Horizon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Horizon holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: 212 - 215 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Horizon sits behind roughly 2,608 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ← Horizon | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Horizon 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 Horizon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 3Bros Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Horizon
What is Horizon's food hygiene rating?
Horizon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Horizon safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Horizon last inspected?
Horizon 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 Horizon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horizon 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 Horizon holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Horizon 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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