The Undercliff Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Undercliff Cafe 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 26 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: Ovingdean Gap Cafe, Undercliff Walk, Brighton, BN2 7AF
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Undercliff Cafe 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% | ← The Undercliff Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Undercliff Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Gourmand Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Devenson's Greengrocer Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Daisy's Pantry Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| BW Carr Farms Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Undercliff Cafe
What is The Undercliff Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Undercliff Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Undercliff Cafe 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 The Undercliff Cafe last inspected?
The Undercliff Cafe was last inspected on 26 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.
How does The Undercliff Cafe 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 The Undercliff Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Undercliff Cafe 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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