The Plaza Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
The Plaza Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 91 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 7AQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Plaza Store 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% | ← The Plaza Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plaza Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aldrington Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aldrington C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
Questions about The Plaza Store
What is The Plaza Store's food hygiene rating?
The Plaza Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 22 October 2024.
Is The Plaza Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plaza Store last inspected?
The Plaza Store was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does The Plaza Store 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 The Plaza Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Plaza Store 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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