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Food Hygiene Ratings in Chichester
In Chichester, 94.5% of 1,313 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.92/5. These figures cover 1,431 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Chichester has 1,241 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,313 rated premises (94.5%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 94.5%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +14.8 pp
- National rank
- 8 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Chichester
Plus 61 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 61 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Chichester: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Chichester?
- The average food hygiene rating in Chichester is 4.92 out of 5, across 1,313 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Chichester compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 94.5% of rated premises in Chichester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Chichester 8 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Chichester have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,241 food businesses in Chichester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 94.5% of the 1,313 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Chichester have a low hygiene rating?
- 6 food businesses in Chichester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Chichester food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Chichester (1,431 establishments on record, 1,313 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Chichester
Top-rated places in Chichester
- Breakfast Club And Badgers After School ClubCaring Premises · Plaistow And Kirdford Primary School, Loxwood Road, Plaistow, Billingshurst · RH14 0PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Nyetimber LtdManufacturers/packers · River Farm, Brookfield Lane, River, Tillington · GU28 9BJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Ground CafeMobile caterer · GU305/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- L T Deer ManagementMobile caterer · GU305/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Rum And Reggae Serious RumManufacturers/packers · GU275/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- The Crab And LobsterPub/bar/nightclub · Mill Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex · PO20 7NB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Augusta CourtCaring Premises · Winterbourne Road, Chichester, West Sussex5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Emma's Horsebox CafeMobile caterer · GU285/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Horse And GroomPub/bar/nightclub · East Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex · PO18 9AX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · White City, Midhurst, West Sussex · GU29 9NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Hound LodgeHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Kennel Hill Road, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex · PO18 0PP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- The Hungry Guest Food ShopRetailers - other · Middle Street, Petworth, West Sussex · GU28 0BE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Chichester
- LuckesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 69 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex · PO19 1LP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
- Best KebabMobile caterer · GU281/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
- Southwood Park SteersMobile caterer · PO101/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 July 2025
- Kirdford Village StoresRetailers - other · Village Road, Kirdford, Billingshurst, West Sussex · RH14 0NQ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 June 2025
- Reina KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 - 12 Market Road, Chichester, West Sussex · PO19 1JW2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
- The Pond Barn Restaurant & BarOther catering premises · Pond Barn, Pond Road, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester · PO20 8HR2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 July 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,431 real Food Standards Agency records for Chichester, of which 1,313 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.