The White Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The White Hart 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: The White Hart Inn, Ford, SN14 8RP
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The White Hart Inn among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The White Hart Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 Hart 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 Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Biddestone Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Lucknam Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Yatton Keynell Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| We Love Cheese Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Kitchen at Hartham Park Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The White Hart Inn
What is The White Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The White Hart 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 Hart Inn last inspected?
The White Hart Inn was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart Inn?
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 Hart Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The White Hart Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The White Hart 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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