White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
White Horse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 June 2024, more than 2 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: 42 Shophouse Road, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1EF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 29 of 1,732 rated places in Bath and North East Somerset score this low, about one in 60. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← White Horse | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Archway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Action Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Basil's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Booker Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together - Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Bath Food Society School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bright Field Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about White Horse
What is White Horse's food hygiene rating?
White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 24 June 2024.
Is White Horse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was White Horse last inspected?
White Horse was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse holds a 2. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bath and North East Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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