Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chichester
Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Easebourne Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst, GU29 9AZ
How this rating has changed
Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence among the 1,233 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 145 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 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 Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence 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 Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Midhurst SF Connect Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Conifers House School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| La Med Beer Retailers - other | 237 yards away | Exempt | |
| Rotherfield Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cowdray Farm Shop And Cafe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Food Truck Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Easebourne Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence
What is Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence's food hygiene rating?
Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence 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 Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence last inspected?
Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence 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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Vine House Elderly Peoples Residence is one of 80 rated food businesses in Midhurst. See every hygiene rating in Midhurst →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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