Wimblehurst Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Horsham
Wimblehurst Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2023, 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: Wimblehurst Hotel, Wimblehurst Hotel, 6 Wimblehurst Road, RH12 2ED
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Wimblehurst Hotel 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% | ← Wimblehurst Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wimblehurst Hotel 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 Wimblehurst Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield (Horsham) Limited Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Collyers College School/college/university | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Playgroup (Holy Trinity Church Hall) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Cafeology Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Kids Planet Horsham Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Horsham Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Herons Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Heather Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Wimblehurst Hotel
What is Wimblehurst Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Wimblehurst Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Wimblehurst Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wimblehurst Hotel last inspected?
Wimblehurst Hotel was last inspected on 2 November 2023, 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 Wimblehurst Hotel?
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 Wimblehurst Hotel compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Wimblehurst Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Wimblehurst Hotel 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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