Tom the Fish food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Horsham
Tom the Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Unit 4 Eagle Industrial Estate, Brookers Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RZ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Tom the Fish 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% | ← Tom the Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tom the Fish 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 Tom the Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Pizza and chicken planet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Suwannaphum Thai Cuisine LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Cafe The Hut Mobile caterer | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oriental Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Billingshurst Community Larder Distributors/Transporters | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
Questions about Tom the Fish
What is Tom the Fish's food hygiene rating?
Tom the Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Tom the Fish 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tom the Fish last inspected?
Tom the Fish was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Tom the Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tom the Fish compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Tom the Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Tom the Fish 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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