The Sussex Grocer
Very good. Last inspection 7 April 2026.
Quick facts
- The Sussex Grocer scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 7 April 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as retailers - other in Horsham.
- Inspected by Horsham Environmental Health.
Local authority: Horsham · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a food retailer. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Sussex Grocer.
What is The Sussex Grocer's FSA hygiene rating?
The Sussex Grocer scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 7 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Sussex Grocer last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Sussex Grocer was on 7 April 2026, 1 month ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Sussex Grocer required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Sussex Grocer compare to other venues in Horsham?
The Sussex Grocer's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Horsham on the dedicated Horsham aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 7 April 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.