The Cheese Man
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 22 January 2026.
Quick facts
- The Cheese Man scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 22 January 2026.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as distributors/transporters in Brighton and Hove.
- Inspected by Brighton and Hove Environmental Health.
Local authority: Brighton and Hove · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Cheese Man.
What is The Cheese Man's FSA hygiene rating?
The Cheese Man scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 22 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Cheese Man last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Cheese Man was on 22 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Cheese Man required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Cheese Man?
The Cheese Man's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Cheese Man compare to other venues in Brighton and Hove?
The Cheese Man's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Brighton and Hove on the dedicated Brighton and Hove aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 22 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.