The Spotted Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Spotted Cow 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
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Selsey Road, Hunston, Chichester, PO20 1PD
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Spotted Cow 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 Spotted Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spotted Cow 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 Spotted Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activ8 For Kids Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Chichester Free School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Black Dog Nursery Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Chartwells At North Mundham Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Chichester Golf Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Spotted Cow
What is The Spotted Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Spotted Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Spotted Cow 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 Spotted Cow last inspected?
The Spotted Cow was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Spotted Cow?
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 Spotted Cow compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Spotted Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Spotted Cow 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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