Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Half Moon Inn holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Valentines Hill, Northchapel, Petworth, GU28 9HP
How this rating has changed
Half Moon Inn has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 4 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chichester
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,304 rated places in Chichester score this low, about one in 652. By contrast 95% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,233 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Half Moon Inn |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Half Moon Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakoos Centre4Children Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Northchapel Lunch Club Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Northchapel Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
Questions about Half Moon Inn
What is Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Chichester Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Half Moon Inn safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Half Moon Inn last inspected?
Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Half Moon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Half Moon Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while Half Moon Inn holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Half Moon 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Chichester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Half Moon Inn is one of 73 rated food businesses in Petworth. See every hygiene rating in Petworth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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