Audrey's Chocolates food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Brighton and Hove
Audrey's Chocolates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2014, more than 11 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: Unit 11 To 13, Hove Technology Centre, St Josephs Close, BN3 7ES
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Audrey's Chocolates 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% | ← Audrey's Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Audrey's Chocolates 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 Audrey's Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aldrington Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aldrington C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Audrey's Chocolates
What is Audrey's Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Audrey's Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 7 November 2014.
Is Audrey's Chocolates 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Audrey's Chocolates last inspected?
Audrey's Chocolates was last inspected on 7 November 2014, more than 11 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 Audrey's Chocolates?
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 Audrey's Chocolates 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 Audrey's Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Audrey's Chocolates 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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