Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 24 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) sits behind roughly 2,608 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ← Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Angel Cake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
Questions about Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight)
What is Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight)'s food hygiene rating?
Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) last inspected?
Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
How does Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) 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 Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Korean BBQ & Gu Xiang Ju (formerly China Delight) 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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