North Heath Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Horsham
North Heath Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Heath Service Station, North Heath Service Station, Stane Street North Heath, RH20 1DN
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so North Heath Service Station sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← North Heath Service Station | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 North Heath Service Station 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 North Heath Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Child Care Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Sussex Restaurant at Brinsbury College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Hepworth Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Hepwroth Brewery Company Taproom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Ridgeway Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
Questions about North Heath Service Station
What is North Heath Service Station's food hygiene rating?
North Heath Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is North Heath Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Heath Service Station last inspected?
North Heath Service Station was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months 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 North Heath Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Heath Service Station compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while North Heath Service Station holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects North Heath Service Station 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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