The Three Horse Shoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Three Horse Shoes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Three Horse Shoes was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Surrey Road, Lickfold, Lurgashall, GU28 9EY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Three Horse Shoes 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% | ← The Three Horse Shoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Three Horse Shoes 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 The Three Horse Shoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lurgashall Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Noah's Ark Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Orchard Park Meats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lurgashall Village Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about The Three Horse Shoes
What is The Three Horse Shoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horse Shoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Three Horse Shoes 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Horse Shoes last inspected?
The Three Horse Shoes was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Three Horse Shoes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Three Horse Shoes compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Horse Shoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Three Horse Shoes 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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