New Friend Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Horsham
New Friend Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway 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: New Friend Chinese Takeaway, 5 Coltsfoot Drive, Horsham, RH12 5FN
How it compares in Horsham
That puts New Friend Chinese Takeaway among the 1,054 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← New Friend Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 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 Very 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 New Friend Chinese Takeaway 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 New Friend Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Playgroup Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Campus and Co Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Kids Planet Horsham Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Horsham District Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Collyers College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Kings Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Heathfield (Horsham) Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brolly Brewing Bar & Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about New Friend Chinese Takeaway
What is New Friend Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Friend Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 October 2025.
Is New Friend Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Friend Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
New Friend Chinese Takeaway 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 New Friend Chinese Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Friend Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and New Friend Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects New Friend Chinese Takeaway 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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