Summer Palace food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Summer Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Summer Palace was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 167 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0PZ
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How this rating has changed
Summer Palace was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 Summer Palace 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% | ← Summer Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Summer Palace 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 Summer Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dens Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Country Gardens Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Selsey Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Boulevard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Lal Bar Cocktail And Pizzeria Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| The Seal Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dinkys Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Summer Palace
What is Summer Palace's food hygiene rating?
Summer Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Summer Palace 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Summer Palace last inspected?
Summer Palace was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Summer Palace?
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 Summer Palace compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Summer Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Summer Palace 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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Summer Palace is one of 101 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
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