White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: 40 Kirkgate, Holme next The Sea, Hunstanton, PE36 6LH
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 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 White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea 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, Holme-next-The-Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Wildlife Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Mims By East Coast Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Eric's Pizza Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| The Old Store Thornham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Drove Orchards Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Erics Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Lakeside Old Hunstanton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2020 |
| Caley Hall Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea
What is White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea's food hygiene rating?
White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 31 January 2025.
Is White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea 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 White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea last inspected?
White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects White Horse, Holme-next-The-Sea 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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