The Refreshment Pod food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Horsham
The Refreshment Pod holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 25 October 2022, more than 3 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: The Refreshment Pod, The Parish Yard, London Road Ashington, RH20 3JR
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Refreshment Pod sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← The Refreshment Pod | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Refreshment Pod 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 The Refreshment Pod
What is The Refreshment Pod's food hygiene rating?
The Refreshment Pod has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 25 October 2022.
Is The Refreshment Pod 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Refreshment Pod last inspected?
The Refreshment Pod was last inspected on 25 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Refreshment Pod?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Refreshment Pod compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while The Refreshment Pod holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Refreshment Pod 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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