The Sussex Barn

North Heath Lane

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Sussex Barn scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 April 2026 by Horsham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Sussex Barn, from October 2020 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2020 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Sussex Barn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Sussex Barn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 October 2020	4 / 5	Good
13 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Sussex Barn in North Heath Lane 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 Sussex Barn,
The Sussex Barn,
North Heath Lane,
Horsham,
RH12 5PJ

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

Who inspects The Sussex Barn?

Food hygiene at The Sussex Barn 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 Sussex Barn

What is The Sussex Barn’s food hygiene rating?

The Sussex Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 April 2026.

When was The Sussex Barn last inspected?

The Sussex Barn was last inspected by Horsham on 13 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.