Hove Rugby Club Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Hove Rugby Club Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hove Rugby Club Bar was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Brighton and Hove ratings →
Address: Hove Rugby Football Club, Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive, BN3 6NQ
How this rating has changed
Hove Rugby Club Bar was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Hove Rugby Club Bar among the 2,297 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,297 | 83% | ← Hove Rugby Club Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 348 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 94 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 222 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hove Rugby Club Bar 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 Hove Rugby Club Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asher Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Hove Rugby Club Bar
What is Hove Rugby Club Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hove Rugby Club Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Hove Rugby Club Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hove Rugby Club Bar last inspected?
Hove Rugby Club Bar was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Hove Rugby Club Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hove Rugby Club Bar compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
83% of the 2,776 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and Hove Rugby Club Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Hove Rugby Club Bar 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/foodsafety
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