The Book Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Book Nook holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 1 St Johns Place, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 2FJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Book Nook sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← The Book Nook | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Book Nook 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 Book Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Pre-School - Cornerstone Community Centre Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| At The Table Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Archipelagos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about The Book Nook
What is The Book Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Book Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Book Nook safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Book Nook last inspected?
The Book Nook was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Book Nook?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Book Nook 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, while The Book Nook holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Book Nook 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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