Direct Access Hostel food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brighton and Hove
Direct Access Hostel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2025, 9 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: 1 New Steine Mews, Brighton, BN2 1QP
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Direct Access Hostel 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% | ← Direct Access Hostel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Direct Access Hostel 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 Direct Access Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Artisan Kemptown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Direct Access Hostel
What is Direct Access Hostel's food hygiene rating?
Direct Access Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 27 September 2025.
Is Direct Access Hostel 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Direct Access Hostel last inspected?
Direct Access Hostel was last inspected on 27 September 2025, 9 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 Direct Access Hostel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Direct Access Hostel 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 Direct Access Hostel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Direct Access Hostel 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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