The Artisan Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Horsham
The Artisan Bakehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2015, more than 11 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: The Artisan Bakehouse, 1 Horsebridge Cottages, Horsebridge Common Ashurst, BN44 3AL
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Artisan Bakehouse 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% | ← The Artisan Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Artisan Bakehouse 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 The Artisan Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatewick Farm Storage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Steyning Grammar School (6th Form) Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Steyning Grammar School (Upper) School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The mod box Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells at St Andrews C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Hive at Steyning Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Baba Wren Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Adur Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2018 |
Questions about The Artisan Bakehouse
What is The Artisan Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Artisan Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 6 June 2015.
Is The Artisan Bakehouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Artisan Bakehouse last inspected?
The Artisan Bakehouse was last inspected on 6 June 2015, more than 11 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 The Artisan Bakehouse?
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 The Artisan Bakehouse compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Artisan Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Artisan Bakehouse 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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