Be Chocolat

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Be Chocolat is a retailers - other located at 15 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AH, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - other
Address
15 Duke Street, Brighton
Postcode
BN1 1AH
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
982443

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Be Chocolat?

Be Chocolat 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 retailers - other?

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 Be Chocolat last inspected?

Be Chocolat was last inspected on 2025-02-20. 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 Be Chocolat located?

Be Chocolat is located at 15 Duke Street, Brighton , BN1 1AH, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN1 postcode area.