Browns Lane Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
Browns Lane Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Browns Lane Pre-School, Ravenscroft Guide And Communit, Browns Lane Storrington, RH20 4LQ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Browns Lane Pre-School 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% | ← Browns Lane Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Browns Lane Pre-School 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 Browns Lane Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Church Street Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Joanna's Boutique Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| M J Suter Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Rama Thirteen Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Old Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Flame Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Halcyon Days Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Browns Lane Pre-School
What is Browns Lane Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Browns Lane Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Browns Lane Pre-School 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Lane Pre-School last inspected?
Browns Lane Pre-School was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Browns Lane Pre-School?
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 Browns Lane Pre-School compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Browns Lane Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Browns Lane Pre-School 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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