Golden Horn Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
Golden Horn Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Golden Horn Farm Deadmantree Hill, Barcombe, BN8 4SX
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Golden Horn Farm among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← Golden Horn Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Golden Horn Farm 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 Golden Horn Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 December 2025 |
| Springles Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Barcombe Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Rhubarb and Custard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Holmansbridge Farm Shop & Poultry Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Humble Pie Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2025 |
| Culver Farm Produce Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Golden Horn Farm
What is Golden Horn Farm's food hygiene rating?
Golden Horn Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Golden Horn Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Horn Farm last inspected?
Golden Horn Farm was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Horn Farm?
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 Golden Horn Farm compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Horn Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Golden Horn Farm 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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Understanding this rating
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