White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
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 9 August 2024, 23 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: White Hart High Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts White Hart among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 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 White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerman Dan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hound House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Exempt | |
| Yetminster Church Hall Other catering premises | 181 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lower Covey Nursery Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 309 yards away | Exempt | |
| Becci's Bakes Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Clovermead Community Hall Other catering premises | 415 yards away | Exempt | |
| Yetminster Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about White Hart
What is White Hart's food hygiene rating?
White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 August 2024.
Is 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 White Hart last inspected?
White Hart was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Hart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hart compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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