The Old Forge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
The Old Forge holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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 Old Forge, The Old Forge, 6a Church Street Storrington, RH20 4LA
How it compares in Horsham
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 1,173 rated places in Horsham score this low, about one in 168. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← The Old Forge | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Old Forge the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rama Thirteen Other catering premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| M J Suter Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Thirteen Church Street Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| J B Farncombe Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Flame Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Golden Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cottage Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old Forge
What is The Old Forge's food hygiene rating?
The Old Forge has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Horsham Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Old Forge safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Old Forge last inspected?
The Old Forge was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 The Old Forge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Forge compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Forge holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Old Forge 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Horsham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.horsham.gov.uk
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