Jam Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Jam Cafe 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 15 January 2026, 6 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: 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Jam Cafe 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% | ← Jam Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jam Cafe 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 Jam Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bumbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Apla Souvlaki Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Christ Church Methodist and United Reformed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Burrito Bull Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Burgover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| A Matter Of Taste Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Chichester Freemasons Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Jam Cafe
What is Jam Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Jam Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Jam Cafe 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 Jam Cafe last inspected?
Jam Cafe was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 6 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 Jam Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jam Cafe compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Jam Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Jam Cafe 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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