Chez Joel Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Chez Joel Ltd 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 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Chez Joel Ltd, 96 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Chez Joel Ltd 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% | ← Chez Joel Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chez Joel Ltd 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 Chez Joel Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Emily's Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2023 |
| Steyning Butchers and Deli Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Chanctonbury Wines Limited Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| The Sussex Grocer Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Exempt | |
| Victoria's Sponge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Mamma Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Very Betty Retailers - other | 90 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Chez Joel Ltd
What is Chez Joel Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Chez Joel Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Chez Joel Ltd 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 Chez Joel Ltd last inspected?
Chez Joel Ltd was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Chez Joel Ltd?
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 Chez Joel Ltd compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Chez Joel Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Chez Joel Ltd 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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