The Woodmancote food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chichester
The Woodmancote holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: Woodmancote Lane, Woodmancote, Emsworth, PO10 8RD
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woodmancote sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← The Woodmancote | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woodmancote 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 Woodmancote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveders Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Picnic And Hamper Co Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baffins Farm Catering Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Glebe House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At Bourne Community College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Woodmancote
What is The Woodmancote's food hygiene rating?
The Woodmancote has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 25 June 2025.
Is The Woodmancote safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodmancote last inspected?
The Woodmancote was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 The Woodmancote?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woodmancote compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while The Woodmancote holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Woodmancote 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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The Woodmancote is one of 51 rated food businesses in Emsworth. See every hygiene rating in Emsworth →
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