White Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
White Hart 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: Station Road, Blythburgh, Halesworth, IP19 9LQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Hart Inn sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← White Hart Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Hart 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 Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Cattle Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Mocha Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Pass | 18 March 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| ASSET Nourish At Wenhaston Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Thorington Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| The Stables B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Heathside Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about White Hart Inn
What is White Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 August 2025.
Is White Hart 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 Hart Inn last inspected?
White Hart Inn was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 White Hart Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Hart Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while White Hart Inn holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects White Hart 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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