St Mary's Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
St Mary's Room 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 24 February 2012, more than 14 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: St Mary's Room, St Marys Church, East Street, RH14 9PY
How it compares in Horsham
That puts St Mary's Room 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% | ← St Mary's Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's Room 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 St Mary's Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Wakoos (After School Club) Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2013 |
| Rocking Horse Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| The Billi Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Scribes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Blue India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Little Bean Cafe Billingshurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about St Mary's Room
What is St Mary's Room's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 24 February 2012.
Is St Mary's Room 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 St Mary's Room last inspected?
St Mary's Room was last inspected on 24 February 2012, more than 14 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 St Mary's Room?
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 St Mary's Room compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects St Mary's Room 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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