The Richmond food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Richmond 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 9 Stockbridge Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DT
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Richmond 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 Richmond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Richmond 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 The Richmond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Canal Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chantry House Nursery Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Chichester Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Cineworld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chichester Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Burrito Bull Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Coriander Leaf And Pizza Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Richmond
What is The Richmond's food hygiene rating?
The Richmond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Richmond 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 Richmond last inspected?
The Richmond was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 The Richmond?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Richmond compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Richmond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Richmond 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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