The Fruit Factory food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Brighton and Hove
The Fruit Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 January 2018, more than 8 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: Former Combine Shed At Home Farm, Stanmer Village, Stanmer Park, BN1 9PZ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Fruit Factory 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 Fruit Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fruit Factory 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 The Fruit Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club - Coldean Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Coldean Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Coldean Primary School Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Dhaba Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Dine Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Arts Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2017 |
| ACCA Cafe/Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Coldean Community Corner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Fruit Factory
What is The Fruit Factory's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 5 January 2018.
Is The Fruit Factory 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fruit Factory last inspected?
The Fruit Factory was last inspected on 5 January 2018, more than 8 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 The Fruit Factory?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fruit Factory 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 Fruit Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Fruit Factory 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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