Inspectors gave Valley Wok a five hygiene rating after previously telling the Chinese takeaway to make major improvements.

The outlet at 104 Valley Road in Portslade received an overall hygiene rating of 1 after the inspection on April 26, meaning major improvement was necessary.

However, inspectors have now given the food outlet a five rating, the highest possible, after revisiting the premises following a number of improvements.

In the April 26 inspection, the hygienic handling of food, which can include preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage, was found to be in need of improvement.

Furthermore, the cleanliness and condition of the facilities, which can include appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control were also needing improvement.

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Lastly, the food safety officer's confidence in the establishment, which can include checks to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat and that staff are knowledgeable about food safety, was also in "major" need of improvement.

The Argus:

In Brighton and Hove no establishments have a rating of 0, 0.8 per cent of establishments have a rating of 1, and 0.5 per cent of establishments have a rating of 2.

Meanwhile, 65.9 per cent of establishments have a rating of 5, 12.8 per cent of establishments have a rating of 4, and 3.6 per cent of establishments have a rating of 3.

3.8 per cent of establishments have a rating of Exempt, while 12.5 per cent of establishments are "AwaitingInspection".

Since the April 26 inspection, Valley Wok said it has made a number of changes to improve. 

The food outlet said: "The building has been in use as a takeaway for many years and it needed works to update to new standards."

The new works which Valley Wok has undertaken include the installation of a hand wash basin for shop staff, new thermometers in all fridges, new flooring, and ceiling repairs. 

The outlet added: "The good news is that we got 5 stars after all the work was done.

"Valley Wok is very popular and we assure all our good customers that we took this very seriously."

The council told the outlet that it will update the score on the Food Standards Agency's website today. 

Food hygiene ratings are crucial in ensuring the safety and quality of food establishments in the United Kingdom.

In the UK, food hygiene ratings are determined through rigorous inspections conducted by local authorities.

Trained food safety officers visit establishments unannounced, evaluating various aspects such as food handling, cleanliness, and management practices.

These ratings hold significant importance for consumers as they enable individuals to make informed decisions when choosing where to dine, ensuring they select establishments that adhere to high standards of hygiene.

A higher rating indicates that the establishment has demonstrated excellent practices in areas such as food preparation, storage, and cleanliness, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses and promoting public health.