J B Farncombe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
J B Farncombe 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 7 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: J B Farncombe, Top Flat, 7-Sep West Street Storrington, RH20 4DY
How it compares in Horsham
That puts J B Farncombe 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% | ← J B Farncombe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 J B Farncombe 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 J B Farncombe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Rama Thirteen Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Flame Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The Old Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| M J Suter Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Life Community Church Storrington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| Thirteen Church Street Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about J B Farncombe
What is J B Farncombe's food hygiene rating?
J B Farncombe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 7 January 2025.
Is J B Farncombe 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 J B Farncombe last inspected?
J B Farncombe was last inspected on 7 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 J B Farncombe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J B Farncombe compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and J B Farncombe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects J B Farncombe 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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