Barcombe News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Barcombe News 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 9 July 2024, more than 2 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: 46 Barcombe Road, Moulescoomb, Brighton, BN1 9JQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Barcombe News 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% | ← Barcombe News | |
| 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 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 Barcombe News 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 Barcombe News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| ACCA Cafe/Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Arts Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2017 |
Questions about Barcombe News
What is Barcombe News's food hygiene rating?
Barcombe News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Barcombe News 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 Barcombe News last inspected?
Barcombe News was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 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 Barcombe News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Barcombe News 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 Barcombe News holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Barcombe News 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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