Kissingate Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Horsham
Kissingate Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 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: Kissingate Brewery, The Pole Barn Church Lane Estate, Church Lane Plummers Plain, RH13 6LU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Kissingate Brewery among the 1,053 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Kissingate Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kissingate Brewery 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 Kissingate Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Catering and Events Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cabin Pressure Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gatley's Countrystores and Pet Shops Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| Horsham Coffee Roaster Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| The Custom Spirit Company Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Wiz Kids School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Kissingate Brewery
What is Kissingate Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Kissingate Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Kissingate Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kissingate Brewery last inspected?
Kissingate Brewery was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Kissingate Brewery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kissingate Brewery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Kissingate Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Kissingate Brewery 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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