FCB Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
FCB Coffee 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: Brighton Station, Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3ZE
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts FCB Coffee 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% | ← FCB Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 FCB Coffee 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 FCB Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Brighton Rail Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Alushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Albion Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| B At One Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 99 Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about FCB Coffee
What is FCB Coffee's food hygiene rating?
FCB Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 October 2023.
Is FCB Coffee 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 FCB Coffee last inspected?
FCB Coffee was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 FCB Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FCB Coffee 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 FCB Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects FCB Coffee 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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