The White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The White Horse Inn 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 29 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: White Horse, 12 Gold Street, Tiverton, EX16 6PZ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The White Horse Inn
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The White Horse Inn among the 585 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 585 | 85% | ← The White Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Convenience Store Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Lloyd Maunder Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Tiverton BBQ House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Greggs South West Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2025 |
| Banburys Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Lighthouse Christian Bookshop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bampton Stores Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse Inn
What is The White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The White Horse Inn 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 last inspected?
The White Horse Inn was last inspected on 29 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The 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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The White Horse Inn is one of 198 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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