The Camelford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Camelford Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 August 2025, 10 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: 30-31 Camelford Street, Brighton, BN2 1TQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Camelford Arms 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% | ← The Camelford Arms | |
| 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 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 The Camelford Arms 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 Camelford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Camelford Arms
What is The Camelford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Camelford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 August 2025.
Is The Camelford Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Camelford Arms last inspected?
The Camelford Arms was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 Camelford Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Camelford Arms 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 The Camelford Arms holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Camelford Arms 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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