Small Dole Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Small Dole Post Office & Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 November 2022, more than 3 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: Small Dole Post Office & Stores, Londis Stores, Henfield Road Small Dole, BN5 9XT
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Small Dole Post Office & Stores 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% | ← Small Dole Post Office & Stores | |
| 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 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 Small Dole Post Office & Stores 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 Small Dole Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Mountains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| VIM Camps @ Hillside School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| Gastro Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Majahma Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Tottington Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Small Dole Post Office & Stores
What is Small Dole Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Small Dole Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 1 November 2022.
Is Small Dole Post Office & Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Small Dole Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Small Dole Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 1 November 2022, more than 3 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 Small Dole Post Office & Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Small Dole Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Small Dole Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Small Dole Post Office & Stores 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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