The Sussex Barn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The Sussex Barn 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
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 2 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 Sussex Barn, The Sussex Barn, North Heath Lane, RH12 5PJ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Sussex Barn 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% | ← The Sussex Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sussex Barn 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 Sussex Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Campus and Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Kids Planet Horsham Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Horsham District Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Amber Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2018 |
| Horsham Matters Community Meal Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Hari Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Sussex Barn
What is The Sussex Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Sussex Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The Sussex Barn 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 Sussex Barn last inspected?
The Sussex Barn was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 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 Sussex Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Sussex Barn compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Sussex Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Sussex Barn 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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