White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
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
This is a fresh result: White Horse Inn was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Main Road, Mundon, Maldon, CM9 6PB
How it compares in Maldon
That puts White Horse Inn among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← White Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 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 White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dizzy Dessert Co. (T324 JDA) Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| BP Londis Latchingdon Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Purleigh Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Hollys Diner And Crouch Motel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Jacks Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about White Horse Inn
What is White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 26 June 2026.
Is 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 White Horse Inn last inspected?
White Horse Inn was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Horse Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Horse Inn compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects 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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