The Pump Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Pump Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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: 121-122 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Pump Room 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 Pump Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pump Room 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 The Pump Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| 3Bros Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Aberdeen Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 501.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Ala's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The Pump Room
What is The Pump Room's food hygiene rating?
The Pump Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 3 April 2025.
Is The Pump Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pump Room last inspected?
The Pump Room was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 The Pump Room?
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 The Pump Room 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 Pump Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Pump Room 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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