Cookes Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Cookes Newsagent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Montefiore Road, Hove, BN3 1RD
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Cookes Newsagent 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% | ← Cookes Newsagent | |
| 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 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 Cookes Newsagent 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 Cookes Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Archipelagos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Al Rouche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Cookes Newsagent
What is Cookes Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Cookes Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Cookes Newsagent 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cookes Newsagent last inspected?
Cookes Newsagent was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Cookes Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cookes Newsagent 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 Cookes Newsagent holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Cookes Newsagent 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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