Sussex Prairies Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Sussex Prairies Garden holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 October 2019, more than 6 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: Sussex Prairies Garden, Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road, BN5 9AT
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Sussex Prairies Garden 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% | ← Sussex Prairies Garden | |
| 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 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 Sussex Prairies Garden 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 Sussex Prairies Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping Shop Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| Wheatsheaf Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2024 |
| Iberica Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Venue Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Sussex Prairies Garden
What is Sussex Prairies Garden's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Prairies Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 7 October 2019.
Is Sussex Prairies Garden 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex Prairies Garden last inspected?
Sussex Prairies Garden was last inspected on 7 October 2019, more than 6 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 Sussex Prairies Garden?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex Prairies Garden compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Sussex Prairies Garden holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Sussex Prairies Garden 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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