Village Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Village Larder 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 20 September 2023, 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: Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre, London Road Washington, RH20 3BP
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Village Larder 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% | ← Village Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Village Larder 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 Village Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Cafe at Squires Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Spring Gardens Nursery Cafe & Shop Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Mae Jum Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| R C E (Meats) Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| H and A Nader (Lebanese Fine Foods & Wines) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Frankland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Gloss and Glaze Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells at St Marys Church of England First School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Village Larder
What is Village Larder's food hygiene rating?
Village Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Village Larder 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 Village Larder last inspected?
Village Larder was last inspected on 20 September 2023, 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 Village Larder?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Larder compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Village Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Village Larder 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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