Hive at Honeybridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
Hive at Honeybridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 June 2024, more than 2 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: Hive at Honeybridge, Honeybridge Park, Honeybridge Lane Dial Post, RH13 8NX
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Hive at Honeybridge sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Hive at Honeybridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hive at Honeybridge 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 Hive at Honeybridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanctonbury Game Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Dalesdown Family Foundation Trust Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Little Blue Van Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashington SF Connect Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Ashington Day Nursery and Pre-School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Golden Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
Questions about Hive at Honeybridge
What is Hive at Honeybridge's food hygiene rating?
Hive at Honeybridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Hive at Honeybridge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hive at Honeybridge last inspected?
Hive at Honeybridge was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 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 Hive at Honeybridge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hive at Honeybridge compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Hive at Honeybridge holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Hive at Honeybridge 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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