The Five Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The Five Bells holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 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: The Five Bells, The Five Bells, Smock Alley West Chiltington, RH20 2QX
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Five Bells sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← The Five Bells | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Five Bells 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 The Five Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands Valley Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| West Chiltington Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 August 2023 |
| Thakeham community fridge Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Treehouse Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Meadows Cafe & Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about The Five Bells
What is The Five Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Five Bells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 22 July 2024.
Is The Five Bells safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Five Bells last inspected?
The Five Bells was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 Five Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Five Bells compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while The Five Bells holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Five Bells 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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