Dummers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Dummers 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 5 West Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9NF
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Dummers 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% | ← Dummers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dummers 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 Dummers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Down To Earth Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Honey And Herb Manufacturers/packers | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 February 2024 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Bricklayers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Comestibles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Dummers
What is Dummers's food hygiene rating?
Dummers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Dummers 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 Dummers last inspected?
Dummers was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Dummers?
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 Dummers compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Dummers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Dummers 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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