Cobden Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Cobden Arms 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 12 February 2018, more than 8 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: 45-46 Cobden Road, Brighton, BN2 9TJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Cobden Arms 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% | ← Cobden Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cobden Arms 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 Cobden Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| AA Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Albion Vape And Beverage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Cobden Arms
What is Cobden Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cobden Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 12 February 2018.
Is Cobden Arms 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 Cobden Arms last inspected?
Cobden Arms was last inspected on 12 February 2018, more than 8 years 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 Cobden Arms?
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 Cobden Arms 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 Cobden Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Cobden Arms 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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