The Hole In The Wall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Hole In The Wall 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 Hole In The Wall was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Martins Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NP
How this rating has changed
The Hole In The Wall was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Hole In The Wall 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 Hole In The Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hole In The Wall 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 Hole In The Wall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Chichester City Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Common Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Cavavin Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chichester Boys Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about The Hole In The Wall
What is The Hole In The Wall's food hygiene rating?
The Hole In The Wall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 7 July 2026.
Is The Hole In The Wall 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 Hole In The Wall last inspected?
The Hole In The Wall was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Hole In The Wall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hole In The Wall compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Hole In The Wall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Hole In The Wall 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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