Sawadee Thai Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Sawadee Thai Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 87 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1TP
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Sawadee Thai Restaurant 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% | ← Sawadee Thai Restaurant | |
| 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 Sawadee Thai Restaurant 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 Sawadee Thai Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Balinese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Sawadee Thai Restaurant
What is Sawadee Thai Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Sawadee Thai Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Sawadee Thai Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sawadee Thai Restaurant last inspected?
Sawadee Thai Restaurant was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 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 Sawadee Thai Restaurant?
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 Sawadee Thai Restaurant 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 Sawadee Thai Restaurant holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Sawadee Thai Restaurant 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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