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The Linseed Farm food hygiene rating

Manufacturers/packers · Horsham

The Linseed Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 15 February 2022, more than 4 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.

How it compares in Horsham

That puts The Linseed Farm 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.

Every rated food business in Horsham
5 out of 5 1,053 90% ← The Linseed Farm
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

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 Linseed Farm 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.

Questions about The Linseed Farm

What is The Linseed Farm's food hygiene rating?

The Linseed Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 15 February 2022.

Is The Linseed Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Linseed Farm last inspected?

The Linseed Farm was last inspected on 15 February 2022, more than 4 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 The Linseed Farm?

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 The Linseed Farm compare to other places in Horsham?

90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Linseed Farm is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Horsham Council inspects The Linseed Farm 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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