A restaurant in Brighton received a zero star food hygiene rating following an inspection.
Blossom Cafe Bar, at 7 Fenchurch Walk, near Brighton station, was assessed on January 21, 2025.
A zero is the lowest of the six possible ratings, and means that "urgent improvement is required".
The ratings are determined based on performance in three categories: hygienic handling of food, cleanliness and condition of facilities, and management of food safety.
Blossom Cafe Bar was rated as 'major improvement necessary' in all these areas.
The ratings consider the preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage of food, the cleanliness and condition of facilities including layout, ventilation, and pest control, and the management systems or checks in place to ensure food is safe to eat.
The Food Standards Agency said: "Businesses which are given low ratings must make urgent or major improvements to hygiene standards.
"The local authority food safety officer has several enforcement options available as well as giving advice and guidance to make sure these improvements are made.
"The food safety officer will also tell the business how quickly these improvements must be made and this will depend on the type of issue that needs to be addressed.
"If the officer finds that a business's hygiene standards are very poor and there is an imminent risk to public health, when food may be unsafe to eat, the officer must act to ensure consumers are protected.
"This could result in stopping part of the business or closing it down completely until it is safe to recommence."
Blossom Cafe Bar describes itself as "a bright and colourful independent cafe bar, offering homemade cakes, breakfast, brunch, tapas and burgers, as well as a range of delicious coffees and cocktails."
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