What is the average food hygiene rating in Horsham?

The average food hygiene rating in Horsham is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,167 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Horsham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.5% of rated premises in Horsham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Horsham 39 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Horsham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,045 food businesses in Horsham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.5% of the 1,167 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Horsham have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in Horsham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Horsham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Horsham (1,291 establishments on record, 1,167 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Horsham

In Horsham, 89.5% of 1,167 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.85/5. These figures cover 1,291 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Horsham has 1,045 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,167 rated premises (89.5%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 89.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.8 pp
National rank: 39 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Horsham

5★ Very Good

1,045 (89.5%)

4★ Good

92 (7.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

14 (1.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 101 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 101 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Horsham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Horsham?: The average food hygiene rating in Horsham is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,167 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Horsham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.5% of rated premises in Horsham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Horsham 39 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Horsham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,045 food businesses in Horsham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.5% of the 1,167 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Horsham have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in Horsham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Horsham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Horsham (1,291 establishments on record, 1,167 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Horsham

RH12455 places · 90.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Horsham

Chartwells at St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Chartwells at, Henfield Church Of England School, Fabians Way Henfield, Henfield · BN5 9PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Terrys Cross HouseCaring Premises · Terrys Cross House, Terrys Cross House, Brighton Road Woodmancote, Henfield · BN5 9SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Debbieâ??s Creative CakesOther catering premises · RH12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Big Plant CafeOther catering premises · Big Plant Cafe, Big Plant Nursery Hole Street Nurseries, Hole Street Ashington, Pulborough · RH20 3DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Seasons Cafe at Squires Garden CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Seasons Cafe at Squires Garden Centre, Squires Garden Centre, London Road Washington, Pulborough · RH20 3BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Halcyon Days CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halcyon Days Cafe, 7 High Street, Storrington, Pulborough · RH20 4DR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Plum's PantryOther catering premises · RH12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Henfield Haven & CafeOther catering premises · Henfield Haven & Cafe, Henfield Haven, Hewitts, Henfield West Sussex · BN5 9DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
GOODNESS IN A BOWLManufacturers/packers · RH12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Flaming TastyMobile caterer · RH14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
KhushbuTakeaway/sandwich shop · Khushbu, 2 High Street, Upper Beeding, Steyning · BN44 3HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
The Southdown Fodder BoxMobile caterer · BN44
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Horsham

Cowfold Cottage TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cowfold Cottage Tandoori, Cowfold Tandori St Peters Cottage, The Street Cowfold, Horsham · RH13 8BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Swan CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swan Cafe, 19 Springfield Court, Horsham · RH12 1PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
Corner NewsagentsRetailers - other · Corner Newsagents, 80 Trafalgar Road, Horsham · RH12 2QL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2024
Ricky's PremierRetailers - other · Ricky's Premier, 5 Middle Street, Horsham · RH12 1NW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2024
The Plough InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Plough Inn, The Plough Inn, High Street Henfield, Henfield · BN5 9HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
The Royal OakPub/bar/nightclub · The Royal Oak, Royal Oak, Wineham Lane Wineham, Henfield · BN5 9AY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
The Flying SmokesmanMobile caterer · RH13
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025
The Model BakeryRetailers - other · The Model Bakery, 20A Church Street, Steyning, West Sussex · BN44 3YB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,291 real Food Standards Agency records for Horsham, of which 1,167 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.