Dorset House School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chichester
Dorset House School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 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: Church Lane, Bury, Pulborough, RH20 1PB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Dorset House School 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% | ← Dorset House School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dorset House School 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 Dorset House School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Manor Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| The Barn At Penfolds Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| The Squire And Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Chartwells At Bury CE Aided Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Charlie's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Turners Garage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Dorset House School
What is Dorset House School's food hygiene rating?
Dorset House School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Dorset House School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorset House School last inspected?
Dorset House School was last inspected on 27 February 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 Dorset House School?
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 Dorset House School compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Dorset House School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Dorset House School 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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