The Bill Selsey food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
The Bill Selsey holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 4 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: 111 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QB
How this rating has changed
The Bill Selsey was re-inspected on 5 May 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | AwaitingInspection 0 | Held |
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% | ← The Bill Selsey |
A further 145 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Urgent 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 The Bill Selsey the inspector recorded concerns over 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 The Bill Selsey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Delights With A Little Fizz Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Shake And Pour Cocktails @ The Neptune Inn Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Selsey Convenience Store Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| The Hopp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| The Local Café Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Waves Café & Sandwich Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Bill Selsey
What is The Bill Selsey's food hygiene rating?
The Bill Selsey has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Chichester Council on 5 May 2026.
Is The Bill Selsey safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Bill Selsey last inspected?
The Bill Selsey was last inspected on 5 May 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 The Bill Selsey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bill Selsey compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while The Bill Selsey holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Bill Selsey 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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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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Bill Selsey is one of 101 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
Chichester inspects and rates 1,449 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Chichester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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