The Stonemasons Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Stonemasons Inn 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 15 May 2026, 3 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: North Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9NL
How this rating has changed
The Stonemasons Inn was re-inspected on 15 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
| 15 May 2026 | 5 5 | 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
That puts The Stonemasons Inn among the 1,233 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← The Stonemasons Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 The Stonemasons Inn 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 The Stonemasons Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| SØDT Manufacturers/packers | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop And Meadow Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Meghdoots Mystique Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Petworth And District Over 60's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Basmati Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Coppers Coffee House And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about The Stonemasons Inn
What is The Stonemasons Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Stonemasons Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Stonemasons Inn 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 The Stonemasons Inn last inspected?
The Stonemasons Inn was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 3 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 Stonemasons Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stonemasons Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Stonemasons Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Stonemasons 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.
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The Stonemasons Inn is one of 73 rated food businesses in Petworth. See every hygiene rating in Petworth →
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