The Hollist Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Hollist 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 Hollist Arms was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Street, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BZ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Hollist Arms 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 Hollist Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hollist Arms 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 Hollist Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodsworth Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Whispers Too B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Farretti Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Langham Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Halfway Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Nyetimber Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Hollist Arms
What is The Hollist Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hollist Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Hollist 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 Hollist Arms last inspected?
The Hollist Arms was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Hollist Arms?
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 The Hollist Arms compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollist Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Hollist 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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