Hornet Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Hornet Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 112 The Hornet, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7JR
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Hornet Convenience Store among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← Hornet Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 Very good
- 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 Hornet Convenience Store 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 Hornet Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs On The Move Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Charlie Harpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Hornet Convenience Store
What is Hornet Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Hornet Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Hornet Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hornet Convenience Store last inspected?
Hornet Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hornet Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hornet Convenience Store compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Hornet Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Hornet Convenience Store 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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