Selsey Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
Selsey Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: Selsey Arms, Selsey Arms, Cowfold Road Coolham, RH13 8QJ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Selsey Arms 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% | ← Selsey Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Selsey Arms 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 Selsey Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolham Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Easy Lunch Company Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Countryman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Snacks At Jacks Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Knepp Wild Range Meat Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Natural Nurture Nursery School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Stones Throw Farm Limited Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Selsey Arms
What is Selsey Arms's food hygiene rating?
Selsey Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Selsey Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Selsey Arms last inspected?
Selsey Arms was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Selsey Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Selsey Arms compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Selsey Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Selsey Arms 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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