Sussex Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Sussex Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2022, more than 3 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: 17 St Catherines Terrace, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 2RH
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Sussex Hotel 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% | ← Sussex Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sussex Hotel 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 Sussex Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| At The Table Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Southdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
Questions about Sussex Hotel
What is Sussex Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 24 November 2022.
Is Sussex Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex Hotel last inspected?
Sussex Hotel was last inspected on 24 November 2022, more than 3 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 Sussex Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex Hotel 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 Sussex Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Sussex Hotel 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Sussex Hotel and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sussex Hotel is one of 47 rated food businesses in Brighton & Hove. See every hygiene rating in Brighton & Hove →
Brighton and Hove inspects and rates 3,011 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Brighton and Hove →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/foodsafety
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →