Hove Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brighton and Hove
Hove Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2023, more than 3 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: Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DR
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Hove Methodist Church 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% | ← Hove Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hove Methodist Church 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 Hove Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Hove Methodist Church
What is Hove Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Hove Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Hove Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hove Methodist Church last inspected?
Hove Methodist Church was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 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 Hove Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hove Methodist Church 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 Hove Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Hove Methodist Church 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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