The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Ship Inn 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 rating dates from 3 March 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Street, Itchenor, Chichester, PO20 7AH
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Ship Inn 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% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itchenor Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chichester Harbour Conservancy Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Quarterdeck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Cobnor Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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