Gordon Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chichester
Gordon Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, more than 2 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Goodwood House, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PU
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Gordon Rooms among the 1,233 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← Gordon Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Gordon Rooms 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 Gordon Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Art Foundation CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Hound Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Farmer Butcher Chef Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Golf Gazebo Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Goodwood Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Jackie Stewart Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Gordon Rooms
What is Gordon Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Gordon Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Gordon Rooms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gordon Rooms last inspected?
Gordon Rooms was last inspected on 29 July 2024, more than 2 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 Gordon Rooms?
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 Gordon Rooms compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Gordon Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Gordon Rooms 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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Gordon Rooms is one of 15 rated food businesses in Goodwood. See every hygiene rating in Goodwood →
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