Northchapel Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Northchapel Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 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.
Address: London Road, Ebernoe, Petworth, GU28 9NB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Northchapel Service Station 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% | ← Northchapel Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Northchapel Service Station 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 Northchapel Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold's Condiments Manufacturers/packers | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Leconfield Sporting Services Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 December 2025 |
| Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Lurgashall Village Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Lurgashall Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Noah's Ark Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Orchard Park Meats Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells At Petworth C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Northchapel Service Station
What is Northchapel Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Northchapel Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Northchapel Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northchapel Service Station last inspected?
Northchapel Service Station was last inspected on 20 April 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 Northchapel Service Station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northchapel Service Station compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Northchapel Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Northchapel Service Station 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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