White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
White Horse Inn 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 22 November 2022, more than 3 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: White Horse Inn. White Horse Inn, Bury Road, Beyton, IP30 9AB
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse Inn sits behind roughly 691 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 625 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ← White Horse Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flip BRGR Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Thurston Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| The Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Station Garage Thurston Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bennett Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Estate Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2013 |
| Rougham Estate Farms Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
Questions about White Horse Inn
What is White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 22 November 2022.
Is White Horse Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
White Horse Inn was last inspected on 22 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 White Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse Inn holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects 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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