Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 173 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Brighton and Hove oversees 2,999 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brighton and Hove is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 173 Portland Road, Hove
- Postcode
- BN3 5QJ
- Local Authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1782235
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead?
Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Brighton and Hove.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead last inspected?
Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead was last inspected on 2025-09-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead located?
Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead is located at 173 Portland Road, Hove , BN3 5QJ, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN3 postcode area.