Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Three Horseshoes 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
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 11 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: Station Road, Elsted, Midhurst, GU29 0JY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Three Horseshoes among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 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 119 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 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Sussex Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Elsted Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Southdowns Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Henry Warren Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| LuxOrganic Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Harting Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Harting Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| La Follia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Three Horseshoes
What is Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 Three Horseshoes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Horseshoes compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Three Horseshoes 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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