Southbourne JC Little Explorers food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chichester
Southbourne JC Little Explorers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: Bourne Community College, Park Road, Southbourne, PO10 8PJ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Southbourne JC Little Explorers 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% | ← Southbourne JC Little Explorers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southbourne JC Little Explorers 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 Southbourne JC Little Explorers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Bourne Community College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Glebe House Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Green Roots Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ferndale Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Chichester Camping And Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Coffee Connect Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Active Me 360 CIC @ Southbourne Infant School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chartwells At Southbourne Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Southbourne JC Little Explorers
What is Southbourne JC Little Explorers's food hygiene rating?
Southbourne JC Little Explorers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Southbourne JC Little Explorers 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southbourne JC Little Explorers last inspected?
Southbourne JC Little Explorers was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Southbourne JC Little Explorers?
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 Southbourne JC Little Explorers compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Southbourne JC Little Explorers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Southbourne JC Little Explorers 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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