Stones Throw Farm Limited food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Horsham
Stones Throw Farm Limited 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 22 May 2024, more than 2 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: Pear Tree Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DP
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Stones Throw Farm Limited 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% | ← Stones Throw Farm Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stones Throw Farm Limited 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 Stones Throw Farm Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Nurture Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Cafe By The Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Stones Throw Farm Limited
What is Stones Throw Farm Limited's food hygiene rating?
Stones Throw Farm Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Stones Throw Farm Limited 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 Stones Throw Farm Limited last inspected?
Stones Throw Farm Limited was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 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 Stones Throw Farm Limited?
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 Stones Throw Farm Limited compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Stones Throw Farm Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Stones Throw Farm Limited 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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