Abbeyfield Chichester food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chichester
Abbeyfield Chichester 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: Oakshade, Market Avenue, Chichester, PO19 1JR
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Abbeyfield Chichester 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% | ← Abbeyfield Chichester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Abbeyfield Chichester 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 Abbeyfield Chichester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At St Richards Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| A Matter Of Taste Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chichester Freemasons Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Abbeyfield Chichester
What is Abbeyfield Chichester's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Chichester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Abbeyfield Chichester 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 Abbeyfield Chichester last inspected?
Abbeyfield Chichester was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Abbeyfield Chichester?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield Chichester compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Abbeyfield Chichester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Abbeyfield Chichester 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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