Harwoods Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Harwoods Garage 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 5 May 2022, 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: Harwoods Garage, Petrol Filling Station, Horsham Road Five Oaks, RH14 9AL
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Harwoods Garage 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% | ← Harwoods Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Harwoods Garage 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 Harwoods Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose End Coffee Co. Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ambito Education at Ingfield Manor School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Billy's On The Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Harwoods Garage
What is Harwoods Garage's food hygiene rating?
Harwoods Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 5 May 2022.
Is Harwoods Garage 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 Harwoods Garage last inspected?
Harwoods Garage was last inspected on 5 May 2022, 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 Harwoods Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harwoods Garage compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Harwoods Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Harwoods Garage 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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