The Fudge Patch food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
The Fudge Patch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: 42 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Fudge Patch 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 Fudge Patch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Fudge Patch 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 Fudge Patch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Off Licence Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about The Fudge Patch
What is The Fudge Patch's food hygiene rating?
The Fudge Patch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Fudge Patch 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fudge Patch last inspected?
The Fudge Patch was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Fudge Patch?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fudge Patch 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 Fudge Patch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Fudge Patch 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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