Room 12 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Room 12 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: 21 - 23 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Room 12 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% | ← Room 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Room 12 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 Room 12, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bumbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Apla Souvlaki Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Christ Church Methodist and United Reformed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Burgover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Burrito Bull Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| A Matter Of Taste Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chichester Freemasons Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Room 12
What is Room 12's food hygiene rating?
Room 12 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Room 12 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 Room 12 last inspected?
Room 12 was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Room 12?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Room 12 compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Room 12 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Room 12 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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