Stag Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Stag 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
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Balls Cross Road, Balls Cross, Petworth, GU28 9JP
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Stag Inn 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% | ← Stag Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stag Inn 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 Stag Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluca's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| T&M Ices Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Arnold's Condiments Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Northchapel Service Station Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bridgefoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2022 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Leconfield Sporting Services Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Stag Inn
What is Stag Inn's food hygiene rating?
Stag Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Stag 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 Stag Inn last inspected?
Stag Inn was last inspected on 29 January 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 Stag Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stag Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Stag Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Stag 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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