South Lodge Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Horsham
South Lodge 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 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: South Lodge Hotel, South Lodge Hotel, Brighton Road Lower Beeding, RH13 6PS
How it compares in Horsham
That puts South Lodge 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% | ← South Lodge 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 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 South Lodge 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 South Lodge Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clocktower Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Engine House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Homelands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Wiz Kids School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Belle Vue Country House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cabin Pressure Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gatley's Countrystores and Pet Shops Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| Horsham Coffee Roaster Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
Questions about South Lodge Hotel
What is South Lodge Hotel's food hygiene rating?
South Lodge Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 2 February 2026.
Is South Lodge 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 South Lodge Hotel last inspected?
South Lodge Hotel was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 South Lodge Hotel?
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 South Lodge Hotel compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and South Lodge Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects South Lodge 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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