Babylon Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Babylon Charcoal Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2024, more than 2 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: Babylon Charcoal Grill, 23 Freshwater Parade, Bishopric, RH12 1QD
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Babylon Charcoal Grill sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Babylon Charcoal Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Babylon Charcoal Grill 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.
Questions about Babylon Charcoal Grill
What is Babylon Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Babylon Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Babylon Charcoal Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babylon Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Babylon Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 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 Babylon Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylon Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Babylon Charcoal Grill holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Babylon Charcoal Grill 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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