Smith and Western food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
Smith and Western holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smith and Western was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Smith and Western, Smith And Western, 24 - 28 East Street, RH12 1HL
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Smith and Western 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% | ← Smith and Western | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smith and Western 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 Smith and Western, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachata Horsham LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Izmir Bar & Grill Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Artelesi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Chicken Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Filippo's Italian Restaurant Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Ltd Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Smith and Western
What is Smith and Western's food hygiene rating?
Smith and Western has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Smith and Western 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smith and Western last inspected?
Smith and Western was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smith and Western?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smith and Western compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Smith and Western is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Smith and Western 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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