Moonlight food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Moonlight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 31 - 32 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UG
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Moonlight 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% | ← Moonlight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Moonlight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Off Licence Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Moonlight
What is Moonlight's food hygiene rating?
Moonlight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Moonlight 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moonlight last inspected?
Moonlight was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Moonlight 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 Moonlight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Moonlight 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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