Stags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Stags Head 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
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: The Square, Westbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8UE
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Stags Head among the 1,250 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Stags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 115 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 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 Stags Head 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 Stags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quay Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chartwells At Westbourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Childrens Learning Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Emsworth Hotel/Blooms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Caterlink At Bourne Community College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chartwells @ Glenwood School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Stags Head
What is Stags Head's food hygiene rating?
Stags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Stags Head 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 Stags Head last inspected?
Stags Head was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Stags Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stags Head compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Stags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Stags Head 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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