Harting Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Harting 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
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: North Lane, South Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5PY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Harting Stores 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% | ← Harting Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harting 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 Harting Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Follia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The White Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Harting Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Harting Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Chartwells At Harting CE Primary School School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Diggers School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Harting Stores
What is Harting Stores's food hygiene rating?
Harting Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Harting 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 Harting Stores last inspected?
Harting Stores was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Harting Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harting Stores compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Harting Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Harting 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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Harting Stores is one of 22 rated food businesses in Petersfield. See every hygiene rating in Petersfield →
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