Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Horsham
Waitrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2024, 21 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: Waitrose, Waitrose, Albion Way Horsham, RH12 1LP
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Waitrose 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% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Dough Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Gwyn's Bakery Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Horsham News Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Johansson's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| La Piazzetta Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Greggs Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 6 October 2024.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 6 October 2024, 21 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 Waitrose?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waitrose compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Waitrose 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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