The Old Store Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chichester
The Old Store Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: Halnaker, Boxgrove, Chichester, PO18 0QL
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Old Store Guest House 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 Old Store Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Store Guest House 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 Old Store Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Boxgrove CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| SJI Food And Service Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Goodwood Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Goodwood Education Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| ASDA Tangmere Express Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cassons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Chartwells At Tangmere Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old Store Guest House
What is The Old Store Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Store Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 31 October 2023.
Is The Old Store Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Store Guest House last inspected?
The Old Store Guest House was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Old Store Guest House?
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 Old Store Guest House compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Store Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Old Store Guest House 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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