The Book Nook
Brighton & Hove
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 21 January 2026 by Brighton and Hove.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Book Nook, from September 2015 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2015 to 4 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Book Nook in Brighton & Hove has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
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?
1 St Johns Place,Hove,
Brighton & Hove,
BN3 2FJ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Book Nook. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Book Nook?
Food hygiene at The Book Nook 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].
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