Chidham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Chidham Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Chidham Drive, Havant, PO9 1DU
How it compares in Havant
In Havant, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Chidham Stores sits behind roughly 782 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← Chidham Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Chidham 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 Chidham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossway House Care Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 19 Fourteas Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Café Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Creating Chaos Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| AJ's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Chidham Stores
What is Chidham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chidham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havant Council on 18 January 2023.
Is Chidham Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chidham Stores last inspected?
Chidham Stores was last inspected on 18 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chidham Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chidham Stores compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, while Chidham Stores holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Chidham 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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