White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
White Horse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 May 2025, 13 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: 28 Longstanton Road, Oakington and Westwick, CB24 3AB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse sits behind roughly 1,183 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← White Horse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Histon Hog Roast Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cottontails Preschool School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Blue Barrel Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Cakes by Emma Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Tom's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Churros Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about White Horse
What is White Horse's food hygiene rating?
White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 26 May 2025.
Is White Horse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was White Horse last inspected?
White Horse was last inspected on 26 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects 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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