The Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Royal British Legion 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 8 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Grove Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0BD
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Royal British Legion 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% | ← The Royal British Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Royal British Legion 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 The Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2024 |
| Tiffins Team Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Hungry Guest Food Shop Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| E Street Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Coppers Coffee House And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Petworth And District Over 60's Pub/bar/nightclub | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Hennings Wine Retailers - other | 355 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cherry's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about The Royal British Legion
What is The Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
The Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 8 April 2022.
Is The Royal British Legion 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 The Royal British Legion last inspected?
The Royal British Legion was last inspected on 8 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Royal British Legion?
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 The Royal British Legion compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal British Legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Royal British Legion 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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The Royal British Legion is one of 74 rated food businesses in Petworth. See every hygiene rating in Petworth →
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