The White Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The White Hart Inn 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: The White Hart, Swan Lane, Margaretting, CM4 9JX
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The White Hart Inn among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The White Hart Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 The White Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crondon Park Golf And Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Ingatestone Saddlery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Margaretting C Of E School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ivy Hill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ariana Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Chess Homeless Turning Point Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Greenwoods Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Budgens Of Stock Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The White Hart Inn
What is The White Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The White Hart Inn 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 Hart Inn last inspected?
The White Hart Inn was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart Inn?
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 Hart Inn compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The White Hart Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The 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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