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Taj The Grocer

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 29 April 2026 by Brighton and Hove.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Taj The Grocer, from February 2020 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

0 1 2 3 4 5 11 Feb 2020: 3 out of 5 29 Apr 2026: 3 out of 5 Feb 2020 Apr 2026
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Taj The Grocer.
Food hygiene rating history for Taj The Grocer
Inspection date Rating Verdict
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Taj The Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

98 - 99 Western Road,
Brighton,
BN1 2LB
Taj The Grocer Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Taj The Grocer. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Taj The Grocer?

Food hygiene at Taj The Grocer is inspected by Brighton and Hove, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/foodsafety or [email protected].

Questions about Taj The Grocer

What is Taj The Grocer’s food hygiene rating?
Taj The Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 April 2026.
When was Taj The Grocer last inspected?
Taj The Grocer was last inspected by Brighton and Hove on 29 April 2026.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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