China Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
China Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: China Star was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 45 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so China Star 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% | ← China Star | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 China Star 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 China Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Archer's Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about China Star
What is China Star's food hygiene rating?
China Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 20 May 2026.
Is China Star 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Star last inspected?
China Star was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 China Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 China Star 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 China Star holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects China Star 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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