Slaters News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
Slaters News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 147 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Slaters News sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← Slaters News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Slaters News 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 Slaters News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Poets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Autumn Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| 800 Degrees Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
| Archway: 59 Sackville Gardens Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Slaters News
What is Slaters News's food hygiene rating?
Slaters News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Slaters News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Slaters News last inspected?
Slaters News was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months 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 Slaters News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slaters News 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, while Slaters News holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Slaters News 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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