The Old White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Old White Hart 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 October 2025, 8 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: Old White Hart, London Road, Hook, RG27 9DJ
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Old White Hart among the 488 places in Hart 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 | 488 | 85% | ← The Old White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Terrace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Baristas Coffee House And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Po Wah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Red Chilli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Graves Butchers Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| One Stop Hook Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Benny's Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 165 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Old White Hart
What is The Old White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The Old White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Old White Hart 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 Old White Hart last inspected?
The Old White Hart was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
How does The Old White Hart compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Old White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Old White Hart 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 Old White Hart is one of 147 rated food businesses in Hook. See every hygiene rating in Hook →
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