Cook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Cook 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 38 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Cook 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% | ← Cook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Pre-School - Cornerstone Community Centre Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| At The Table Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Cook
What is Cook's food hygiene rating?
Cook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Cook 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 Cook last inspected?
Cook was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Cook 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 Cook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Cook 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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