The White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The White Horse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2015, more than 11 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: 45A Boston Road, NG34 7HD
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Horse sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← The White Horse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quackers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2016 |
| LCC Sleaford Childrens Centre/Family Hub Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Little Italy Pizza Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Greenwich Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2012 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2006 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 6 March 2015.
Is The White Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 6 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The White Horse holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The 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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