The Masala Hut food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
The Masala Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Masala Hut, Cobblestone Walk, 74 High Street Steyning
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Masala Hut among the 1,054 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← The Masala Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 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 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 Masala Hut 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 Masala Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| at Emily's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Mamma Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Cobblestone Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Paws For Tea Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2023 |
| Truffles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Little Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 February 2023 |
| Martins/Mc Colls Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| The Sussex Grocer Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about The Masala Hut
What is The Masala Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Masala Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Masala Hut 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Masala Hut last inspected?
The Masala Hut was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Masala Hut?
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 Masala Hut compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Masala Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Masala Hut 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Masala Hut and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Horsham inspects and rates 1,302 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Horsham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.horsham.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →