Leconfield Sporting Services food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Chichester
Leconfield Sporting Services holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 8 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: 234 Copse Green, London Road, Ebernoe, GU28 9NE
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Leconfield Sporting Services 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% | ← Leconfield Sporting Services | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Leconfield Sporting Services 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 Leconfield Sporting Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northchapel Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Arnold's Condiments Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Lurgashall Village Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Lurgashall Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Noah's Ark Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Orchard Park Meats Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells At Petworth C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Wakoos Centre4Children Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Leconfield Sporting Services
What is Leconfield Sporting Services's food hygiene rating?
Leconfield Sporting Services has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Leconfield Sporting Services 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leconfield Sporting Services last inspected?
Leconfield Sporting Services was last inspected on 8 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 Leconfield Sporting Services?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leconfield Sporting Services compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while Leconfield Sporting Services holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Leconfield Sporting Services 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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