North Laine News And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
North Laine News And Off Licence 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 28 February 2024, more than 2 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: 55 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts North Laine News And Off Licence 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% | ← North Laine News And Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to North Laine News And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Off Licence Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 99 Supermarket Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| B At One Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about North Laine News And Off Licence
What is North Laine News And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
North Laine News And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 28 February 2024.
Is North Laine News And Off Licence 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 North Laine News And Off Licence last inspected?
North Laine News And Off Licence was last inspected on 28 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does North Laine News And Off Licence 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 North Laine News And Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects North Laine News And Off Licence 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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