Hand In Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Hand In Hand holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 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: 33 Upper St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1JN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Hand In Hand 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% | ← Hand In Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hand In Hand 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 Hand In Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Artisan Kemptown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Hand In Hand
What is Hand In Hand's food hygiene rating?
Hand In Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Hand In Hand 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hand In Hand last inspected?
Hand In Hand was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Hand In Hand?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hand In Hand 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 Hand In Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Hand In Hand 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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