Ian Francis And Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Ian Francis And Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: 3 Orchard Parade, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0NS
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Ian Francis And Sons 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% | ← Ian Francis And Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ian Francis And Sons 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 Ian Francis And Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enticotts Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Jabir Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Nice Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Prettys Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| T And T FRUITS Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| East Beach Stores Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| East Beach Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Selsey Community Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Ian Francis And Sons
What is Ian Francis And Sons's food hygiene rating?
Ian Francis And Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Ian Francis And Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ian Francis And Sons last inspected?
Ian Francis And Sons was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Ian Francis And Sons?
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 Ian Francis And Sons compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Ian Francis And Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Ian Francis And Sons 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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