The Elsted Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Elsted Inn 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 20 June 2025, 12 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: Fitzhall Road, Elsted, Midhurst, GU29 0JT
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Elsted Inn 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 Elsted Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elsted Inn 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 Elsted Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Sussex Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Southdowns Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Chithurst Buddhist Monastery Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Nava Thai Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| LuxOrganic Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chartwells At Stedham Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Elsted Inn
What is The Elsted Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Elsted Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Elsted Inn 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 Elsted Inn last inspected?
The Elsted Inn was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Elsted Inn?
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 Elsted Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Elsted Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Elsted Inn 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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