The Seal food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chichester
The Seal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 6 Hillfield Road, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0JX
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Seal sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← The Seal | |
| 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 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 The Seal 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 Seal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Bar Cocktail And Pizzeria Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Dens Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Country Gardens Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Selsey Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Boulevard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Selsey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Dinkys Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about The Seal
What is The Seal's food hygiene rating?
The Seal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 23 January 2026.
Is The Seal 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Seal last inspected?
The Seal was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Seal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Seal compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while The Seal holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Seal 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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The Seal is one of 100 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
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