Chichester Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cumberland
Chichester Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 16 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: Chichester Hall, Dicktrod Lane, Skinburness, CA7 4QZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Chichester Hall among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Chichester Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Chichester Hall 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 Chichester Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acre Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Solway (Cove) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Green View Guest House and Stella's Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Ice Cream Factory Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Star Fish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Berry & Sons (Silloth) Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| Tanglewood Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2024 |
| The Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
Questions about Chichester Hall
What is Chichester Hall's food hygiene rating?
Chichester Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Chichester Hall 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chichester Hall last inspected?
Chichester Hall was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chichester Hall?
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 Chichester Hall compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Chichester Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Chichester Hall 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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