Southlands Valley Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Southlands Valley Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: The Studio, Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, RH20 2JU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Southlands Valley Wines 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% | ← Southlands Valley Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southlands Valley Wines 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 Southlands Valley Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2024 |
| The Treehouse Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| West Chiltington Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 August 2023 |
| Thakeham community fridge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meadows Cafe & Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Kinsbrook Farmhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Southlands Valley Wines
What is Southlands Valley Wines's food hygiene rating?
Southlands Valley Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Southlands Valley Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southlands Valley Wines last inspected?
Southlands Valley Wines was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Southlands Valley Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southlands Valley Wines compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Southlands Valley Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Southlands Valley Wines 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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