Stopham Vineyard food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Chichester
Stopham Vineyard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 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.
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: Stopham Lanes, Stopham, Pulborough, RH20 1EE
How this rating has changed
Stopham Vineyard was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 5 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 Stopham Vineyard 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% | ← Stopham Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Stopham Vineyard 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 Stopham Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulborough Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Fittleworth Sports Association Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Fittleworth Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| MiniExplorers@Fittleworth Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| ISS @ Fittleworth CofE Village School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Stopham Vineyard
What is Stopham Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Stopham Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Stopham Vineyard 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stopham Vineyard last inspected?
Stopham Vineyard was last inspected on 6 July 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 Stopham Vineyard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stopham Vineyard compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Stopham Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Stopham Vineyard 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Stopham Vineyard is one of 16 rated food businesses in Pulborough. See every hygiene rating in Pulborough →
Chichester inspects and rates 1,449 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Chichester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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