Drinkwhat9 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
Drinkwhat9 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway 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: 5A Cranbourne Street, Brighton, BN1 2RD
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Drinkwhat9 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% | ← Drinkwhat9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Drinkwhat9 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 Drinkwhat9, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| 99 Supermarket Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Drinkwhat9
What is Drinkwhat9's food hygiene rating?
Drinkwhat9 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Drinkwhat9 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drinkwhat9 last inspected?
Drinkwhat9 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 Drinkwhat9?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drinkwhat9 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 Drinkwhat9 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Drinkwhat9 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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