Chalk Express food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Horsham
Chalk Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: Chalk Express at Wiston Estate Winery, North Farm, London Road Washington, RH20 4BB
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Chalk Express 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% | ← Chalk Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chalk Express 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 Chalk Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Restaurant and Tasting Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cranks Cafe @ The Bicycle Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Holos Kombucha Manufacturers/packers | 108 yards away | Exempt | |
| Holroyd Howe at Windlesham House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Pizza Oven Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bus and Bug VW Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Chalk Express
What is Chalk Express's food hygiene rating?
Chalk Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Chalk Express 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chalk Express last inspected?
Chalk Express was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Chalk Express?
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 Chalk Express compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Chalk Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Chalk Express 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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