The India Gate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
The India Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7SJ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The India Gate among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The India Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 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 119 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 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 India Gate 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 India Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs On The Move Mobile caterer | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Charlie Harpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| China Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The India Gate
What is The India Gate's food hygiene rating?
The India Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 18 June 2024.
Is The India Gate 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The India Gate last inspected?
The India Gate was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 India Gate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The India Gate compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The India Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The India Gate 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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