Lunch Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chichester
Lunch Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Unit 3, Market Cross House, 1 Cooper Street, PO19 1EB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Lunch Box 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% | ← Lunch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lunch Box 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 Lunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Chichester City Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bill's Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| A Matter Of Taste Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chichester Freemasons Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Lunch Box
What is Lunch Box's food hygiene rating?
Lunch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Lunch Box 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lunch Box last inspected?
Lunch Box was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Lunch Box?
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 Lunch Box compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Lunch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Lunch Box 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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