Reina Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Reina Kitchen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 26 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 11 - 12 Market Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1JW
How it compares in Chichester
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 1,324 rated places in Chichester score this low, about one in 441. 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Reina Kitchen | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Reina Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Reina Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Charlie Harpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Reina Kitchen
What is Reina Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Reina Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Chichester Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Reina Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Reina Kitchen last inspected?
Reina Kitchen was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Reina Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reina Kitchen compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while Reina Kitchen holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Reina Kitchen 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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A rating of 2 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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