Lodsworth Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Lodsworth Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Street, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BZ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Lodsworth Larder 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% | ← Lodsworth Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lodsworth Larder 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 Lodsworth Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollist Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Whispers Too B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Farretti Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Langham Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Halfway Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Nyetimber Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Lodsworth Larder
What is Lodsworth Larder's food hygiene rating?
Lodsworth Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Lodsworth Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lodsworth Larder last inspected?
Lodsworth Larder was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Lodsworth Larder?
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 Lodsworth Larder compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Lodsworth Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Lodsworth Larder 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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