The White Horse Pub and Dining food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The White Horse Pub and Dining 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 December 2025, 7 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: Main Street, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6DF
How it compares in York
That puts The White Horse Pub and Dining among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← The White Horse Pub and Dining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 Pub and Dining 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 Pub and Dining, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Coffee on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Dobbies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradshaws of York Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Agility Parks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Boujee Bakehouse Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about The White Horse Pub and Dining
What is The White Horse Pub and Dining's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse Pub and Dining has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 10 December 2025.
Is The White Horse Pub and Dining 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 Pub and Dining last inspected?
The White Horse Pub and Dining was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse Pub and Dining?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pub and Dining compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse Pub and Dining is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The White Horse Pub and Dining 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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