The Anchor Sidlesham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Anchor Sidlesham holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 June 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.
This sits in the middle for Chichester, where 0% of rated places score below 3 and 99% score 4 or 5. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Selsey Road, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7QU
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How this rating has changed
The Anchor Sidlesham was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | 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
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anchor Sidlesham sits behind roughly 1,279 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,233 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← The Anchor Sidlesham | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Anchor Sidlesham 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 Anchor Sidlesham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bedford Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ice Cream Bike 1 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ice Cream Bike 2 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ice Cream Bike 3 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Sprinter Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Infinity Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Sidlesham Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Anchor Sidlesham
What is The Anchor Sidlesham's food hygiene rating?
The Anchor Sidlesham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chichester Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Anchor Sidlesham safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Anchor Sidlesham last inspected?
The Anchor Sidlesham was last inspected on 15 June 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 The Anchor Sidlesham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Anchor Sidlesham compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while The Anchor Sidlesham holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Anchor Sidlesham 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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