Cowdray House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chichester
Cowdray House 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: Cowdray Park, Easebourne, Midhurst, GU29 0AY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Cowdray House 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% | ← Cowdray House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cowdray House 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 Cowdray House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Midhurst Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Cowdray Farm Shop And Cafe Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Food Truck Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cowdray Catering Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Easebourne Village Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Cowdray House
What is Cowdray House's food hygiene rating?
Cowdray House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Cowdray House 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 Cowdray House last inspected?
Cowdray House was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Cowdray House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cowdray House compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Cowdray House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Cowdray House 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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