The Sussex Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
The Sussex Grocer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Sussex Grocer, 88 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Sussex Grocer 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 Sussex Grocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sussex Grocer 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 Sussex Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 31 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chez Joel Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| At Emily's Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2023 |
| Steyning Butchers and Deli Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Mamma Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chanctonbury Wines Limited Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Very Betty Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Exempt | |
| Paws For Tea Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about The Sussex Grocer
What is The Sussex Grocer's food hygiene rating?
The Sussex Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Sussex Grocer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sussex Grocer last inspected?
The Sussex Grocer was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 The Sussex Grocer?
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 The Sussex Grocer compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Sussex Grocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Sussex Grocer 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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