The Southern Belle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Southern Belle 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 1 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: 3 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Southern Belle 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% | ← The Southern Belle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Southern Belle 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 The Southern Belle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Archipelagos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Apiary Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Andorra Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Audrey's Chocolates Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ali Bakkal Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
Questions about The Southern Belle
What is The Southern Belle's food hygiene rating?
The Southern Belle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Southern Belle 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 The Southern Belle last inspected?
The Southern Belle was last inspected on 1 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 The Southern Belle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Southern Belle 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 The Southern Belle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Southern Belle 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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