New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to ten of Brighton and Hove’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to eight restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: A Taste Of Sahara at 103 Western Road, Brighton, rated on November 16

• Rated 5: Boudica at 110 Western Road, Brighton, rated on November 16

• Rated 5: Kantina at 56 Western Road, Brighton, rated on November 16

• Rated 5: Im Thai Food Factory (Street Food) at 14 Blatchington Road, Hove, rated on November 11

• Rated 5: Sea Of Spice at 55 Marine Drive, Rottingdean, Brighton, rated on November 8

• Rated 5: Old Crow at 168 - 170 Portland Road, Hove, rated on November 7

• Rated 5: Halisco at 64 Preston Street, Brighton, rated on November 4

• Rated 5: Lokum at 89 St James'S Street, Brighton, rated on November 2

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: Pizza KO At Temple Bar at 121 - 122 Western Road, Brighton, rated on November 16

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Taco Bell at 95 Western Road, Brighton, rated on November 16

What the ratings mean:

There are six ratings 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