Charlie Harpers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Charlie Harpers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Eastgate Square, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ED
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Charlie Harpers 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% | ← Charlie Harpers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Charlie Harpers 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 Charlie Harpers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chefs On The Move Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Chichester Boys Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Charlie Harpers
What is Charlie Harpers's food hygiene rating?
Charlie Harpers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Charlie Harpers 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlie Harpers last inspected?
Charlie Harpers was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Charlie Harpers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie Harpers compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie Harpers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Charlie Harpers 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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