GAIL's Horsham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
GAIL's Horsham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: GAIL'S Horsham, 46 Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1EQ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts GAIL's Horsham 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% | ← GAIL's Horsham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 GAIL's Horsham 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 GAIL's Horsham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chococo Ltd Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Crates Local Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Carmela Deli Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Ceramic Shack Ltd Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| D'arcy's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| Cafe W (at Waterstones) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about GAIL's Horsham
What is GAIL's Horsham's food hygiene rating?
GAIL's Horsham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 9 February 2026.
Is GAIL's Horsham 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GAIL's Horsham last inspected?
GAIL's Horsham was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 GAIL's Horsham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GAIL's Horsham compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and GAIL's Horsham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects GAIL's Horsham 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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