The Midhurst Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
The Midhurst Bakery 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
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Southdown House, 65 North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DR
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Midhurst Bakery 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% | ← The Midhurst Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Midhurst Bakery 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 Midhurst Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Midhurst Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Coskuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Faustinos Wine And Tapas Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Fitzcanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Greenhouse Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Lion's Den Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about The Midhurst Bakery
What is The Midhurst Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Midhurst Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 26 September 2024.
Is The Midhurst Bakery 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 The Midhurst Bakery last inspected?
The Midhurst Bakery was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Midhurst Bakery?
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 The Midhurst Bakery compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Midhurst Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Midhurst Bakery 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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