The Cafe at Number 4 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
The Cafe at Number 4 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 22 October 2024, 20 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: The Cafe at No 4, 4 Market Square, Horsham, RH12 1EU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Cafe at Number 4 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 Cafe at Number 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe at Number 4 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 Cafe at Number 4, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Chicken Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Horsham Museum Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Izmir Bar & Grill Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Carmela Deli Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Ceramic Shack Ltd Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
Questions about The Cafe at Number 4
What is The Cafe at Number 4's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe at Number 4 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 October 2024.
Is The Cafe at Number 4 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 Cafe at Number 4 last inspected?
The Cafe at Number 4 was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Cafe at Number 4?
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 Cafe at Number 4 compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe at Number 4 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Cafe at Number 4 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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