Copper Beeches food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chichester
Copper Beeches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 2025, 13 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: Torberry Farm, Hurst, Petersfield, GU31 5RG
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Copper Beeches among the 1,250 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Copper Beeches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 115 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 Very 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 Copper Beeches 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 Copper Beeches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake's Artisan Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Hometown Events Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Harting Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| La Follia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Harting Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Diggers School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At Harting CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Harting Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Copper Beeches
What is Copper Beeches's food hygiene rating?
Copper Beeches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 23 May 2025.
Is Copper Beeches 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Copper Beeches last inspected?
Copper Beeches was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 Copper Beeches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Copper Beeches compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Copper Beeches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Copper Beeches 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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