Amberley Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Amberley Village Stores 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 4 May 2017, more than 9 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: Amberley Village Stores, Barn Stores, High Street Amberley, BN18 9NL
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Amberley Village Stores among the 1,054 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← Amberley Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 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 Amberley Village Stores 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 Amberley Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Limeburners Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Little Birds Forest Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Riverside Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Amberley Village Stores
What is Amberley Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Amberley Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 4 May 2017.
Is Amberley Village Stores 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 Amberley Village Stores last inspected?
Amberley Village Stores was last inspected on 4 May 2017, more than 9 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 Amberley Village Stores?
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 Amberley Village Stores compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Amberley Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Amberley Village Stores 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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