The Crab And Lobster food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Crab And Lobster 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
This is a fresh result: The Crab And Lobster was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mill Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Crab And Lobster 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 Crab And Lobster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Crab And Lobster 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 Crab And Lobster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Sidlesham Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| RSPB Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Paddock Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Chartwells At Sidlesham Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Little Diggers Montessori Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Crab And Lobster
What is The Crab And Lobster's food hygiene rating?
The Crab And Lobster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Crab And Lobster 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 The Crab And Lobster last inspected?
The Crab And Lobster was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Crab And Lobster?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crab And Lobster compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Crab And Lobster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Crab And Lobster 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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