The White Horse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chichester
The White Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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.
Address: High Street, Chilgrove, Chichester, PO18 9HX
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The White Horse among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The White Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 White Horse 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 White Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Walls Wine Co Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Chilgrove Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Activ8 For Kids Ltd School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Care Bears & Cookery Club School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Chartwells At West Dean CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| West Dean Pre-School Nursery School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| The Selsey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The White Horse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The White Horse 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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