The Coastyard food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chichester
The Coastyard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: St Andrews Lodge, Chichester Road, Selsey, PO20 0LX
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Coastyard 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 Coastyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Coastyard 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 Coastyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Wilfrid Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Sunday Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Lapwing Court Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Auburn Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At The Academy Selsey School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Victory Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Viking Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Coastyard
What is The Coastyard's food hygiene rating?
The Coastyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Coastyard 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coastyard last inspected?
The Coastyard was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Coastyard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Coastyard compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Coastyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Coastyard 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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The Coastyard is one of 100 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
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