Al Rouche food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Al Rouche holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 17 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Brighton and Hove ratings →
Address: 44 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HP
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Al Rouche among the 2,297 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 83% 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 | 2,297 | 83% | ← Al Rouche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 348 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 94 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 222 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Al Rouche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| 501.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Andorra Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Aberdeen Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Al Rouche
What is Al Rouche's food hygiene rating?
Al Rouche has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Al Rouche 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Rouche last inspected?
Al Rouche was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Al Rouche compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
83% of the 2,776 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and Al Rouche is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Al Rouche 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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Al Rouche is one of 1,902 rated food businesses in Brighton. See every hygiene rating in Brighton →
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