Taj The Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Taj The Grocer holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 98 - 99 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2LB
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Taj The Grocer sits behind roughly 2,608 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ← Taj The Grocer | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Taj The Grocer 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 Taj The Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Al Rouche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Andorra Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| 501.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Taj The Grocer
What is Taj The Grocer's food hygiene rating?
Taj The Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Taj The Grocer safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Taj The Grocer last inspected?
Taj The Grocer was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Taj The Grocer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj The Grocer 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 Taj The Grocer holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Taj The Grocer 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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