The Fold Coffee House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
The Fold Coffee House 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
The rating dates from 21 December 2021, more than 4 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: The Fold Coffee House, Saddlers, Station Road Cowfold, RH13 8DA
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Fold Coffee House 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% | ← The Fold Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fold Coffee House 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 The Fold Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Mice Nursery Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Dennie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Still Rooms Retailers - other | 149 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cowfold Cottage Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Silly Moo Cider Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Jeremy Two Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| 3Bros Burgers Mobile Unit Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Homelands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Fold Coffee House
What is The Fold Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Fold Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 21 December 2021.
Is The Fold Coffee House 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 The Fold Coffee House last inspected?
The Fold Coffee House was last inspected on 21 December 2021, more than 4 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 The Fold Coffee House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Fold Coffee House compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Fold Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Fold Coffee House 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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