The White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
The White Hart 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 30 June 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: White Hart Hotel, Church Street, Modbury, PL21 0QW
How this rating has changed
The White Hart has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 1 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Hart sits behind roughly 783 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 783 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← The White Hart | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 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 The 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 The White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Preschool School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| School's out @ Modbury School/college/university | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2024 |
| Modbury Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | Exempt | |
| Aune Valley Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Mackgills Delicatessen Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Modbury Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
| The Curator Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The White Hart
What is The White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The White Hart 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 The White Hart last inspected?
The White Hart was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Hart compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while The White Hart holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The 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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The White Hart is one of 22 rated food businesses in Modbury. See every hygiene rating in Modbury →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southhams.gov.uk/
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