Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Fiddlers Elbow, 11 - 12 Boyces Street, Brighton, BN1 1AN
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badiani Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| 7 Bone Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ala's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| 3Bros Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales)
What is Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales)'s food hygiene rating?
Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 4 March 2022.
Is Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) last inspected?
Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) was last inspected on 4 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, while Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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