Stokes of Henfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
Stokes of Henfield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 December 2024, 19 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: Stokes of Henfield, 1 Commercial Buildings, High Street, BN5 9DE
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Stokes of Henfield 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% | ← Stokes of Henfield | |
| 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 Very 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 Stokes of Henfield 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 Stokes of Henfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Local Retailers - other | 16 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cornerweighs Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Jeremy's Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Henfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Truffles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Henfield Haven & Cafe Other catering premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Sussex Home Checks Ltd Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2020 |
| Henfield Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Stokes of Henfield
What is Stokes of Henfield's food hygiene rating?
Stokes of Henfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Stokes of Henfield 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stokes of Henfield last inspected?
Stokes of Henfield was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Stokes of Henfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Stokes of Henfield compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Stokes of Henfield holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Stokes of Henfield 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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