New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven Brighton and Hove establishments. 

Released by the Food Standards Agency, the ratings are good news, with all seven establishments receiving the top 5 ratings, meaning hygiene is "very good".

The Argus: The Jolly Brewer in Ditchling Road The Jolly Brewer in Ditchling Road (Image: The Voice of Hassocks)

Restaurants and cafes 

  • Rated 5: Fiveways Grill at 255 Ditchling Road, Brighton; rated on December 8
  • Rated 5: Petisco Cafe Portugues at 8 Oxford Street, Brighton; rated on December 8

Pubs

  • Rated 5: The Star and Garter at 16 - 17 Kings Road, Brighton; rated on December 9
  • Rated 5: Grand Central at 29 - 30 Surrey Street, Brighton; rated on December 6
  • Rated 5: The Jolly Brewer Beer House at 176 Ditchling Road, Brighton; rated on November 30

The Argus: The Grand Central in BrightonThe Grand Central in Brighton (Image: The Voice of Hassocks)

Takeaways

  • Rated 5: Montefiore Fisheries at 23 Montefiore Road, Hove; rated on December 8
  • Rated 5: Tucked Away at 92c Trafalgar Street, Brighton; rated on December 6

What the ratings mean:

There are six different ratings that a venue can be awarded from 0 to 5.

5 - Hygiene standards are very good

4 – Hygiene standards are good

3 – Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory

2 – Some improvement is necessary

1 – Major improvement is necessary

0 – Urgent improvement is required