White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
White Hart 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: White Hart Rye Road, Newenden, TN18 5PN
How it compares in Ashford
That puts White Hart among the 1,039 places in Ashford 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Very 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 Hart 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nibbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Newenden Quality Kebab Mobile caterer | 175 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Lime Wharf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Northiam Dairy t/a Moovers & Shakers Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
Questions about White Hart
What is White Hart's food hygiene rating?
White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 26 November 2025.
Is White Hart 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 Hart last inspected?
White Hart was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Hart?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Hart compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects White Hart 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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