West Dean Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
West Dean Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Millers Lane, West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0QY
How it compares in Chichester
That puts West Dean Stores 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% | ← West Dean Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Dean Stores 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 West Dean Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selsey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| West Dean Pre-School Nursery School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Activ8 For Kids Ltd School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Care Bears & Cookery Club School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Chartwells At West Dean CE Primary School School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| College Restaurant School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 December 2025 |
| Cuckoo Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about West Dean Stores
What is West Dean Stores's food hygiene rating?
West Dean Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 3 January 2025.
Is West Dean Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Dean Stores last inspected?
West Dean Stores was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 West Dean Stores?
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 West Dean Stores compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and West Dean Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects West Dean Stores 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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