The Guinea Pig At The Dyke

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-08-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Guinea Pig At The Dyke is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 218 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 August 2026, 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 5 — 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 3,010 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brighton and Hove is 4.8 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
218 Dyke Road, Brighton
Postcode
BN1 5AA
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1815236

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Guinea Pig At The Dyke?

The Guinea Pig At The Dyke 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 The Guinea Pig At The Dyke last inspected?

The Guinea Pig At The Dyke was last inspected on 2026-08-04. 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 The Guinea Pig At The Dyke located?

The Guinea Pig At The Dyke is located at 218 Dyke Road, Brighton , BN1 5AA, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN1 postcode area.