The Welldiggers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Welldiggers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Welldiggers Arms was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Low Heath, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0HG
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Welldiggers Arms among the 1,250 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← The Welldiggers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Welldiggers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hallgate Farm Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Petworth Cottage Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
Questions about The Welldiggers Arms
What is The Welldiggers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Welldiggers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Welldiggers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welldiggers Arms last inspected?
The Welldiggers Arms was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Welldiggers Arms compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Welldiggers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Welldiggers Arms 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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The Welldiggers Arms is one of 74 rated food businesses in Petworth. See every hygiene rating in Petworth →
Chichester inspects and rates 1,436 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Chichester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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