White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
White Horse Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 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: Darsham Road, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3AH
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse Inn sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← White Horse Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Generally satisfactory
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 White Horse Inn 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 White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westleton Village Stores & Post Office Including The Snug Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| The Westleton Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Argyll House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
Questions about White Horse Inn
What is White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 5 September 2024.
Is White Horse Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Horse Inn last inspected?
White Horse Inn was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Horse Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse Inn holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects White Horse Inn 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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