Woodfire food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Woodfire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Woodfire was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Westerlands, Norwood Lane, East Lavington, GU28 0QJ
How this rating has changed
Woodfire was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Woodfire among the 1,233 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← Woodfire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 145 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 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 Woodfire 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 Woodfire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camping And Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Graffham Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Woodfire
What is Woodfire's food hygiene rating?
Woodfire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Woodfire 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodfire last inspected?
Woodfire was last inspected on 11 August 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 Woodfire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodfire compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Woodfire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Woodfire 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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Understanding this rating
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Woodfire is one of 73 rated food businesses in Petworth. See every hygiene rating in Petworth →
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