Dovecote View food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chichester
Dovecote View holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NU
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Dovecote View 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% | ← Dovecote View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dovecote View 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 Dovecote View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Watersports Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2022 |
| Chichester Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cast Iron Coffee Roasters Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Aerodrome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| AG's Events Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Dovecote View
What is Dovecote View's food hygiene rating?
Dovecote View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Dovecote View 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dovecote View last inspected?
Dovecote View was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Dovecote View?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dovecote View compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Dovecote View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Dovecote View 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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Dovecote View is one of 16 rated food businesses in Westhampnett. See every hygiene rating in Westhampnett →
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