Westhope Mews Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Horsham
Westhope Mews Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Westhope Mews Care Home, Westhope, 6 Denne Parade, RH12 1JD
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Westhope Mews Care Home 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% | ← Westhope Mews Care Home | |
| 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 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 Westhope Mews Care Home 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 Westhope Mews Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILS (Health and Independent Living Support) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Fistik kebab Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Chai Haus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Horsham Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Artelesi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Akash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Community Cafe @ CLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
Questions about Westhope Mews Care Home
What is Westhope Mews Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Westhope Mews Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Westhope Mews Care Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westhope Mews Care Home last inspected?
Westhope Mews Care Home was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Westhope Mews Care Home?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Westhope Mews Care Home compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Westhope Mews Care Home holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Westhope Mews Care Home 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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