The Southdown Fodder Box

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Southdown Fodder Box scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 30 April 2026 by Horsham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Southdown Fodder Box, from September 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2021 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Southdown Fodder Box.

Food hygiene rating history for The Southdown Fodder Box
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 September 2021	5 / 5	Very good
30 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Southdown Fodder Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Southdown Fodder Box Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Southdown Fodder Box. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Southdown Fodder Box?

Food hygiene at The Southdown Fodder Box is inspected by Horsham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.horsham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Southdown Fodder Box

What is The Southdown Fodder Box’s food hygiene rating?

The Southdown Fodder Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 April 2026.

When was The Southdown Fodder Box last inspected?

The Southdown Fodder Box was last inspected by Horsham on 30 April 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.