Fittleworth Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Fittleworth Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Fittleworth Stores was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: School Lane, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1JB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Fittleworth Stores 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% | ← Fittleworth Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fittleworth Stores 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 Fittleworth Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Chartwells At Fittleworth C Of E Village School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| MiniExplorers@Fittleworth Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Fittleworth Sports Association Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2017 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Stopham Vineyard Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Fittleworth Stores
What is Fittleworth Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fittleworth Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Fittleworth Stores 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 Fittleworth Stores last inspected?
Fittleworth Stores was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fittleworth Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fittleworth Stores compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Fittleworth Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Fittleworth Stores 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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Fittleworth Stores is one of 16 rated food businesses in Pulborough. See every hygiene rating in Pulborough →
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