Foresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
Foresters 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
The rating dates from 1 May 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.
Address: Village Road, Kirdford, Billingshurst, RH14 0ND
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Foresters Arms 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% | ← Foresters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Foresters 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 Foresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bridgefoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2022 |
| Deluca's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| T&M Ices Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Costrong Farm Shop & Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Drovers Daughter Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Wisborough Green Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Foresters Arms
What is Foresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Foresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Foresters 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 Foresters Arms last inspected?
Foresters Arms was last inspected on 1 May 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 Foresters Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foresters Arms compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Foresters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Foresters 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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