The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum 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 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The White Horse The White Horse Ph, 182 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum among the 821 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 821 | 78% | ← The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum 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 Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion's Cafe @ St Mary Our Lady of Other catering premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Co-op Food London Colney Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Carmelos Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| A1 Newsagent London Colney Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum
What is The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 12 October 2024.
Is The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum 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 Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum last inspected?
The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum was last inspected on 12 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum?
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 The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The White Horse also t/a Daddy's Dim Sum 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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