El Matador Chichester

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-09-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

El Matador Chichester is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Victoria Court, 22 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7GD, in the Chichester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 September 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chichester oversees 1,331 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chichester is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Victoria Court, 22 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex
Postcode
PO19 7GD
Local Authority
Chichester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1801157

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of El Matador Chichester?

El Matador Chichester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chichester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was El Matador Chichester last inspected?

El Matador Chichester was last inspected on 2026-09-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is El Matador Chichester located?

El Matador Chichester is located at Victoria Court, 22 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex , PO19 7GD, in the Chichester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO19 postcode area.