Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe 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 17 October 2019, more than 6 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: Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe, Woodsmill, Shoreham Road Small Dole, BN5 9SD
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe 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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro Catering Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Majahma Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| 7 Day Protein Fix Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Goldstone Rum Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Roasted Coffee Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Small Dole Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2022 |
| Hascombe Fillies Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Moving Mountains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe
What is Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 17 October 2019.
Is Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe 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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe last inspected?
Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe was last inspected on 17 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe?
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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe 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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