Cafe W (at Waterstones) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsham
Cafe W (at Waterstones) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2024, more than 2 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: Cafe W (at Waterstones), 8 Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1DW
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Cafe W (at Waterstones) among the 1,054 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← Cafe W (at Waterstones) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 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 Cafe W (at Waterstones) 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 Cafe W (at Waterstones), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Chococo Ltd Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| GAIL's Horsham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Horsham Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe W (at Waterstones)
What is Cafe W (at Waterstones)'s food hygiene rating?
Cafe W (at Waterstones) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Cafe W (at Waterstones) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe W (at Waterstones) last inspected?
Cafe W (at Waterstones) was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 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 Cafe W (at Waterstones)?
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 Cafe W (at Waterstones) compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe W (at Waterstones) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Cafe W (at Waterstones) 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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