Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre 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 14 December 2024, 18 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: Visitor Centre, 3 River Ground Stables, Easebourne Lane, GU29 9AL
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre 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% | ← Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre 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 Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowdray Catering Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Midhurst Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Garton's Coffee House Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Coskuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Faustinos Wine And Tapas Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Fitzcanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Greenhouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre
What is Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 14 December 2024.
Is Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre 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 Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre last inspected?
Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre was last inspected on 14 December 2024, 18 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 Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre?
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 Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre 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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