White Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
White Horse Hotel 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 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Station Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts White Horse Hotel among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← White Horse Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 White Horse Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2009 |
| Leiston United Church Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| L B Shotter & Sons Retailers - other | 255 yards away | Exempt | |
| Darlings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tiffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Tonys Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Leiston Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2022 |
Questions about White Horse Hotel
What is White Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 February 2025.
Is White Horse Hotel 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 White Horse Hotel last inspected?
White Horse Hotel was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Hotel?
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 White Horse Hotel compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects White Horse Hotel 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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