Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brighton and Hove
Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: The Dene, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7HA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene 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 Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Gourmand Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Highbury House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Devenson's Greengrocer Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| GR Rushman & Son Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Elate Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Daisy's Pantry Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Handy Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene
What is Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene's food hygiene rating?
Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene last inspected?
Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene 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, while Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Teachers' Housing Association - The Dene 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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