Hunston Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Hunston Post Office And Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: Selsey Road, Hunston, Chichester, PO20 1NX
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Hunston Post Office And Stores sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← Hunston Post Office And Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hunston Post Office And Stores 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 Hunston Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activ8 For Kids Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Chichester Free School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Black Dog Nursery Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Chartwells At North Mundham Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Hunston Post Office And Stores
What is Hunston Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hunston Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Hunston Post Office And Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hunston Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Hunston Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Hunston Post Office And Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hunston Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while Hunston Post Office And Stores holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Hunston Post Office And Stores 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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