Wiston House (Wilton Park) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Wiston House (Wilton Park) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 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: Wiston House (Wilton Park), Wiston House, Steyning Road Wiston, BN44 3DZ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Wiston House (Wilton Park) 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% | ← Wiston House (Wilton Park) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wiston House (Wilton Park) 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 Wiston House (Wilton Park), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adur Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2018 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Steyning Grammar School (6th Form) Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Steyning Grammar School (Upper) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Victoria's Sponge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Chartwells at St Andrews C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Hive at Steyning Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chanctonbury Wines Limited Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Wiston House (Wilton Park)
What is Wiston House (Wilton Park)'s food hygiene rating?
Wiston House (Wilton Park) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Wiston House (Wilton Park) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wiston House (Wilton Park) last inspected?
Wiston House (Wilton Park) was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Wiston House (Wilton Park)?
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 Wiston House (Wilton Park) compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Wiston House (Wilton Park) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Wiston House (Wilton Park) 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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