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Ridgeway Brewing food hygiene rating

Manufacturers/packers · Horsham

Ridgeway Brewing 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 21 April 2017, more than 9 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: Ridgeway Brewing, The New Brewery, Stane Street North Heath, RH20 1DJ

How it compares in Horsham

That puts Ridgeway Brewing 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.

Every rated food business in Horsham
5 out of 5 1,053 90% ← Ridgeway Brewing
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

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 Ridgeway Brewing 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 Ridgeway Brewing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Hepworth Brewery Manufacturers/packers at this address 5 - Very good 28 June 2023
Hepwroth Brewery Company Taproom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 25 October 2022
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 Ridgeway Brewing

What is Ridgeway Brewing's food hygiene rating?

Ridgeway Brewing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 21 April 2017.

Is Ridgeway Brewing 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 Ridgeway Brewing last inspected?

Ridgeway Brewing was last inspected on 21 April 2017, more than 9 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 Ridgeway Brewing?

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 Ridgeway Brewing compare to other places in Horsham?

90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Ridgeway Brewing is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Horsham Council inspects Ridgeway Brewing 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.horsham.gov.uk

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