A Matter Of Taste Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
A Matter Of Taste Catering 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: Masonic Hall, 7 South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts A Matter Of Taste Catering 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% | ← A Matter Of Taste Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 A Matter Of Taste Catering 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 A Matter Of Taste Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Freemasons Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Chichester City Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Christ Church Methodist and United Reformed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Burgover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Apla Souvlaki Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bumbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about A Matter Of Taste Catering
What is A Matter Of Taste Catering's food hygiene rating?
A Matter Of Taste Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 25 July 2025.
Is A Matter Of Taste Catering 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 A Matter Of Taste Catering last inspected?
A Matter Of Taste Catering was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 A Matter Of Taste Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Matter Of Taste Catering compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and A Matter Of Taste Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects A Matter Of Taste Catering 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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