White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
White Horse 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 10 July 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: White Horse, 27 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts White Horse among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← White Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Court Rose Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Green School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Tonino's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Play Cafe - Market Deeping Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2026 |
| Linfords Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Deeping Stage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about White Horse
What is White Horse's food hygiene rating?
White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 10 July 2024.
Is White Horse 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 last inspected?
White Horse was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse?
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 compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects 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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White Horse is one of 46 rated food businesses in Market Deeping. See every hygiene rating in Market Deeping →
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