The West Hill Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The West Hill Tavern holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 67 Buckingham Place, Brighton, BN1 3PQ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The West Hill Tavern sits behind roughly 2,608 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ← The West Hill Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The West Hill Tavern 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 West Hill Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Brighton Rail Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Alushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Albion Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| B At One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
Questions about The West Hill Tavern
What is The West Hill Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The West Hill Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The West Hill Tavern safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The West Hill Tavern last inspected?
The West Hill Tavern was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 West Hill Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The West Hill Tavern 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 The West Hill Tavern holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The West Hill Tavern 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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