Oriental Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Oriental Express 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 19 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: Oriental Express, 9 Lower Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9SU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Oriental Express 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% | ← Oriental Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oriental Express 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 Oriental Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| The Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe The Hut Mobile caterer | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Suwannaphum Thai Cuisine LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pizza and chicken planet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| King Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Tom the Fish Distributors/Transporters | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Billingshurst Community Larder Distributors/Transporters | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
Questions about Oriental Express
What is Oriental Express's food hygiene rating?
Oriental Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Oriental Express 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 Oriental Express last inspected?
Oriental Express was last inspected on 19 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 Oriental Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oriental Express compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Oriental Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Oriental Express 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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