St Mary Magdalene Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brighton and Hove
St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: Coldean Lane, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9GE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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% | ← St Mary Magdalene Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Breakfast Club - Coldean Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Asda Brighton Hollingbury Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| ACCA Cafe/Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Breakfast Club - Carden Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2016 |
| Blend Catering Ltd At Falmer Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about St Mary Magdalene Church Hall
What is St Mary Magdalene Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Mary Magdalene Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 2 October 2024.
Is St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall last inspected?
St Mary Magdalene Church Hall was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months 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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall?
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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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 St Mary Magdalene Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects St Mary Magdalene Church Hall 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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