Bill's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Bill's 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 January 2026, 5 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: 3 And 5-8, The Buttermarket, North Street, PO19 1LQ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Bill's 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% | ← Bill's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bill's 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 Bill's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavavin Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 3Bros Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bear Bones BBQ Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Big On Birria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Caccia And Tails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Bill's
What is Bill's's food hygiene rating?
Bill's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Bill's 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 Bill's last inspected?
Bill's was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 Bill's?
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 Bill's compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Bill's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Bill's 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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