Nova Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brighton and Hove
Nova Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Nova Cafe was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 113 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JG
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Nova Cafe 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% | ← Nova Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nova Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aramark At GB Met College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Nova Cafe
What is Nova Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nova Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Nova Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nova Cafe last inspected?
Nova Cafe was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Nova Cafe 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 Nova Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Nova Cafe 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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