The White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The White Horse Inn holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The White Horse Inn was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: White Horse, White Horse Hill, Tattingstone, IP9 2NU
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The White Horse Inn has gone backwards: it held a 1 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 1 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Babergh
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 791 rated places in Babergh score this low, about one in 264. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← The White Horse Inn |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 White Horse Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly's Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Wheatsheaf P.H Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bentley Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| E&J.A. Suckling Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| The Orwell Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Anchor Trust St Marys Care Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Case is Altered Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The White Horse Inn
What is The White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Babergh Council on 23 July 2026.
Is The White Horse Inn safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The White Horse Inn last inspected?
The White Horse Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse Inn compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while The White Horse Inn holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Babergh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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