The Whitehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
The Whitehouse 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 February 2026, 4 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 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SH
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Whitehouse 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% | ← The Whitehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Whitehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highviews Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Arundel Park Lodge Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Glenholme Healthcare (NGC) Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| LA Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2019 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2014 |
| Crocodile Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Whitehouse
What is The Whitehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Whitehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Whitehouse 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 The Whitehouse last inspected?
The Whitehouse was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does The Whitehouse 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 The Whitehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Whitehouse 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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