Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chichester
Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: 1 Holmbush Way, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9BS
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) 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% | ← Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) 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 Michael Courtney (RTE Unit), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmbush Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Little Barn Owls Nursery And Farm Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Jacaranda Catering Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Chartwells At Midhurst C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Grange Midhurst Community And Leisure Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Golden Leaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Michael Courtney (RTE Unit)
What is Michael Courtney (RTE Unit)'s food hygiene rating?
Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) last inspected?
Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Michael Courtney (RTE Unit)?
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 Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Michael Courtney (RTE Unit) 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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