The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill 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 25 June 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: The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill, The White Horse Inn, 23 High Street, BN44 3YE
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill 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 Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty-Seven Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Big Fish Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
| Chequer Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Martins/Mc Colls Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| The Little Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 February 2023 |
| Truffles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Model Bakery Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Cobblestone Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill
What is The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 25 June 2024.
Is The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill 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 Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill last inspected?
The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill was last inspected on 25 June 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 The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill?
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 Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The White Horse Inn Smoke House & Grill 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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