Southdowns Manor food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chichester
Southdowns Manor 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 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dumpford Lane, Trotton, Petersfield, GU31 5JN
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Southdowns Manor 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% | ← Southdowns Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southdowns Manor 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 Southdowns Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elsted Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| LuxOrganic Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Henry Warren Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Chithurst Buddhist Monastery Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| DMB Events Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Rogate Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Southdowns Manor
What is Southdowns Manor's food hygiene rating?
Southdowns Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Southdowns Manor 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 Southdowns Manor last inspected?
Southdowns Manor was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Southdowns Manor?
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 Southdowns Manor compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Southdowns Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Southdowns Manor 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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