Southern Cross Community Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brighton and Hove
Southern Cross Community Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Southern Cross Community Pre-School was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 103 Trafalgar Road, Portslade, BN41 1GU
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Southern Cross Community Pre-School 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% | ← Southern Cross Community Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southern Cross Community Pre-School 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 Southern Cross Community Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenbury Primary School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boulder Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Bunch School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club (bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Best Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Bites And Slice Madeira Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about Southern Cross Community Pre-School
What is Southern Cross Community Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Southern Cross Community Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Southern Cross Community Pre-School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southern Cross Community Pre-School last inspected?
Southern Cross Community Pre-School was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Southern Cross Community Pre-School?
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 Southern Cross Community Pre-School 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 Southern Cross Community Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Southern Cross Community Pre-School 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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