North Laine Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
North Laine Cafe 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 4 September 2024, 22 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: 31 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4ED
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts North Laine Cafe 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% | ← North Laine Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 North Laine Cafe 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 North Laine Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Brighton Rail Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Albion Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| B At One Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
Questions about North Laine Cafe
What is North Laine Cafe's food hygiene rating?
North Laine Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 4 September 2024.
Is North Laine Cafe 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 North Laine Cafe last inspected?
North Laine Cafe was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 North Laine Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Laine Cafe 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 North Laine Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects North Laine Cafe 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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