Splits food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Splits 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 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 - 9 The Parade, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8BN
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Splits 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% | ← Splits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Splits 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 Splits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamitys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Candies Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Horrocks Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Tom Hoar Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Something Fishy Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
| Brownie Bay UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cheese Buoy Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Splits
What is Splits's food hygiene rating?
Splits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Splits 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 Splits last inspected?
Splits was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Splits?
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 Splits compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Splits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Splits 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Splits is one of 41 rated food businesses in East Wittering. See every hygiene rating in East Wittering →
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