The White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The 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 12 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The White Hart, 7 South Street, Alford, LN13 9AG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The White Hart among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 The White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Sandpiper Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Golden Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Vintage at Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Alford Vape & Candy Store Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Windmill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cafe On The Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Angelenes Patisserie Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sairam Alford Convenience Store Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The White Hart
What is The White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 12 March 2020.
Is The 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 The White Hart last inspected?
The White Hart was last inspected on 12 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart?
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 Hart compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The 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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