Lindwhyke Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Lindwhyke Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 54 Whyke Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7PD
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Lindwhyke Stores 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% | ← Lindwhyke Stores | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lindwhyke 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 Lindwhyke Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Lizzie's Nursery Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Chichester Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chartwells At St Richards Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chefs On The Move Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Lindwhyke Stores
What is Lindwhyke Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lindwhyke Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Lindwhyke Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lindwhyke Stores last inspected?
Lindwhyke Stores was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Lindwhyke Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lindwhyke Stores compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while Lindwhyke Stores holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Lindwhyke 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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