The Unicorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Unicorn Inn 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Heyshott Street, Heyshott, Midhurst, GU29 0DL
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Unicorn Inn 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% | ← The Unicorn Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Grown Farm Farmers/growers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Little Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| The Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Silver Tree Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pendean House Nursing And Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Manor Farm Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 September 2022 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Unicorn Inn
What is The Unicorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn last inspected?
The Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Unicorn Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Unicorn Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Unicorn Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Unicorn Inn 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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