The White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The White Horse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: 33 Church Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9NF
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Horse sits behind roughly 2,208 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← The White Horse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Horse 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kingsfleet Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2014 |
| Foxgrove Retirement Home Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Healthcare Homes Maynell House Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Felixstowe International College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Brackenbury Fort Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Elephant And Barrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bath Tap Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The White Horse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The White Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The White Horse compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The White Horse holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The White Horse 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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