The Goodwood Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Goodwood Hotel 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Goodwood Hotel 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 Goodwood Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goodwood Hotel 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 Goodwood Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Butcher Chef Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Golf Gazebo Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Gordon Rooms Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Goodwood Art Foundation CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Goodwood Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Gelato Gusto Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cast Iron Coffee Roasters Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Chartwells At Boxgrove CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Goodwood Hotel
What is The Goodwood Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Goodwood Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 9 February 2026.
Is The Goodwood Hotel 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 Goodwood Hotel last inspected?
The Goodwood Hotel was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 The Goodwood Hotel?
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 The Goodwood Hotel compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Goodwood Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Goodwood Hotel 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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