South Downs Bucthery food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Horsham
South Downs Bucthery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: South Downs Bucthery was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: South Downs Butchery, Swains Farm, Brighton Road Henfield, BN5 9RP
How it compares in Horsham
That puts South Downs Bucthery 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% | ← South Downs Bucthery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Downs Bucthery 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 South Downs Bucthery
What is South Downs Bucthery's food hygiene rating?
South Downs Bucthery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 24 June 2026.
Is South Downs Bucthery 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Downs Bucthery last inspected?
South Downs Bucthery was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Downs Bucthery?
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 South Downs Bucthery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and South Downs Bucthery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects South Downs Bucthery 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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