Rusper Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Rusper Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 16 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: Rusper Village Stores, Rusper Stores, High Street Rusper, RH12 4PX
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Rusper Village Stores 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% | ← Rusper Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rusper Village 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 Rusper Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusper Primary School School/college/university | 108 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rusper Playgroup Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| 500 Degrees Sliced Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Tanhouse Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Durrants Village Food Service Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Faygate Village Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Sodexo at Fisher Clinical Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Dorking Brewery and Tap Room Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Rusper Village Stores
What is Rusper Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Rusper Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Rusper Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rusper Village Stores last inspected?
Rusper Village Stores was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 16 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 Rusper Village 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rusper Village Stores compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Rusper Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Rusper Village 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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