The Barns Townhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
The Barns Townhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 40 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HX
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Barns Townhouse 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 Barns Townhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barns Townhouse 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 Barns Townhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| 17GRAMS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Chichester Boys Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Common Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Barns Townhouse
What is The Barns Townhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Barns Townhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Barns Townhouse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barns Townhouse last inspected?
The Barns Townhouse was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Barns Townhouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barns Townhouse compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Barns Townhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Barns Townhouse 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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