White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
White Horse Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: White Horse Inn, White Horse Inn, Mare Hill Road Pulborough, RH20 2DY
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse Inn sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← White Horse Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Horse 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 Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulborough United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| The Oddfellows Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 July 2023 |
| Hennings Wine Merchants Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Pulborough Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Truffles Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Pulbrew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Family Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about White Horse Inn
What is White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 5 March 2024.
Is White Horse Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Horse Inn last inspected?
White Horse Inn was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Horse Inn compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse Inn holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects White Horse 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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