Hunters Lodge

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Hunters Lodge is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Midhurst Road, Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0DA, in the Chichester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chichester oversees 1,438 registered food businesses, of which 88% 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
Midhurst Road, Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
Postcode
PO18 0DA
Local Authority
Chichester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
688483

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Hunters Lodge?

Hunters Lodge 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

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 Hunters Lodge last inspected?

Hunters Lodge was last inspected on 2026-01-27. 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 Hunters Lodge located?

Hunters Lodge is located at Midhurst Road, Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 0DA, in the Chichester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO18 postcode area.