The White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The White Horse 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: The White Horse Inn White Horse Inn, The Street, Badwell Ash, IP31 3DP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The White Horse among the 623 places in Mid 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The White Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 White Horse 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 White Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badwell Ash Post Office and Store Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| The Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Premier Walsham Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| Rolfe's of Walsham Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Walsham le Willows Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Walsham Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Stowlangtoft Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Amelie at Wyken Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The White Horse 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 White Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 White Horse compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The White Horse 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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