Caramella food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Caramella holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 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: 29A Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Caramella 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% | ← Caramella | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caramella 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 Caramella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| B At One Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Albion Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 99 Supermarket Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Alushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Brighton Rail Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Caramella
What is Caramella's food hygiene rating?
Caramella has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 15 June 2018.
Is Caramella 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caramella last inspected?
Caramella was last inspected on 15 June 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 Caramella?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Caramella 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 Caramella is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Caramella 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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