Sibton White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Sibton White Horse Inn 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Halesworth Road, Sibton, Saxmundham, IP17 2JJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sibton White Horse Inn among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Sibton White Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sibton White Horse Inn 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 Sibton White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weavers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Sibton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Peasenhall General Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2015 |
| Emmetts Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Sibton White Horse Inn
What is Sibton White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sibton White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Sibton White Horse Inn 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 Sibton White Horse Inn last inspected?
Sibton White Horse Inn was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sibton White Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sibton White Horse Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sibton White Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sibton 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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