Chef Jim's Chutney food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Adur
Chef Jim's Chutney holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2022, more than 4 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: 7 Southon View Western Road, Lancing, BN15 8RT
How it compares in Adur
That puts Chef Jim's Chutney among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Chef Jim's Chutney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Chef Jim's Chutney 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 Chef Jim's Chutney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Beautifu'Lee' Baked Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| BP Londis Brooklands & Pret a Manger & Burger King Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Auctioneers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Beach Green Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bolt Espresso Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bakkus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Chef Jim's Chutney
What is Chef Jim's Chutney's food hygiene rating?
Chef Jim's Chutney has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 2 February 2022.
Is Chef Jim's Chutney 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chef Jim's Chutney last inspected?
Chef Jim's Chutney was last inspected on 2 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chef Jim's Chutney?
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 Chef Jim's Chutney compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Chef Jim's Chutney is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Chef Jim's Chutney 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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