The Old White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Old White Hart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old White Hart, 51 Main Street, Lyddington, LE15 9LR
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Old White Hart among the 347 places in Rutland holding top marks, 85% 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 | 347 | 85% | ← The Old White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Old White Hart 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 The Old White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyddington Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Marquess of Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Stoneygate RFC Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2025 |
| Lodestone House @ Brooklands Uppingham School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Lodestone House @ Highfield Uppingham School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Uppingham Community College School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Lodestone House @ Fircroft Uppingham School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Fortune Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old White Hart
What is The Old White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The Old White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 8 October 2024.
Is The Old White Hart 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old White Hart last inspected?
The Old White Hart was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old White Hart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Old White Hart compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Old White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Old White Hart 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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