Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School, Farlington School, Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3PN
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School 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% | ← Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School 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 Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Farlington School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Buttermere House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| New Barn School - Treehouse Educare Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2022 |
| Hoffi Te Coffi Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School
What is Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School last inspected?
Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Thomas Franks Ltd at Farlington School 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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