Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2014, more than 11 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: 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton, BN1 8JH
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) 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% | ← Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) 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 Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Y Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2018 |
| AM PM News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
| Achieve Together - 22A Carden Avenue Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| ACE Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Balfour Primary School - KS1 And KS2 Breakfast Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 1 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 2 Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales)
What is Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales)'s food hygiene rating?
Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 July 2014.
Is Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) last inspected?
Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) was last inspected on 18 July 2014, more than 11 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 Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales)?
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 Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) 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 Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) 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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