White Horse Whepstead food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
White Horse Whepstead 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
This is a fresh result: White Horse Whepstead was inspected on 4 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The White Horse, Rede Road, Whepstead, IP29 4SS
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts White Horse Whepstead among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← White Horse Whepstead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 White Horse Whepstead 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 Whepstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold & Robinson Transport Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 428 yards away | Exempt | |
| Whepstead Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2014 |
| The Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| National Trust Enterprises Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| National Trust Ickworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Host 78 Ltd t/a The Six Bells Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Horringer Pre-School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| H J Pearson & Sons Distributors/Transporters | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about White Horse Whepstead
What is White Horse Whepstead's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Whepstead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 July 2026.
Is White Horse Whepstead 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 White Horse Whepstead last inspected?
White Horse Whepstead was last inspected on 4 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse Whepstead?
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 White Horse Whepstead compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Whepstead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects White Horse Whepstead 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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