Hepworth Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Horsham
Hepworth Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2023, more than 3 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: Hepworth Brewery, The New Brewery, Stane Street North Heath, RH20 1DJ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Hepworth Brewery 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% | ← Hepworth Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hepworth Brewery 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 Hepworth Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepwroth Brewery Company Taproom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Ridgeway Brewing Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
| First Steps Child Care Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Sussex Restaurant at Brinsbury College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| 1010 Restaurant - The Blacksmiths Arms Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| North Heath Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Hepworth Brewery
What is Hepworth Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Hepworth Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 28 June 2023.
Is Hepworth Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hepworth Brewery last inspected?
Hepworth Brewery was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 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 Hepworth Brewery?
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 Hepworth Brewery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Hepworth Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Hepworth Brewery 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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