The Bedford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The Bedford 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
This is a fresh result: The Bedford was inspected on 16 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Horsham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Horsham ratings →
Address: The Bedford, The Bedford, Station Road, RH13 5EY
How this rating has changed
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 March 2025 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
| 26 February 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
| 16 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Bedford among the 1,057 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 | 1,057 | 90% | ← The Bedford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 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 Very 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 The Bedford 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.
Questions about The Bedford
What is The Bedford's food hygiene rating?
The Bedford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 16 August 2026.
Is The Bedford 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 The Bedford last inspected?
The Bedford was last inspected on 16 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Bedford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bedford compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,171 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bedford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Bedford 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.horsham.gov.uk
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