Step Down food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brighton and Hove
Step Down holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2015, more than 11 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: 57 Sackville Gardens, Hove, BN3 4GJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Step Down 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% | ← Step Down | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Step Down 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 Step Down, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archway: 59 Sackville Gardens Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Southdowns Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Step Down
What is Step Down's food hygiene rating?
Step Down has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 30 April 2015.
Is Step Down 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Step Down last inspected?
Step Down was last inspected on 30 April 2015, more than 11 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 Step Down?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Step Down 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 Step Down is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Step Down 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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