White Hart Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
White Hart Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 June 2022, more than 4 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: White Hart Hotel, Highgate, LA9 4SX
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Hart Hotel sits behind roughly 2,659 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← White Hart Hotel | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 White Hart Hotel 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 Hart Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse and Rainbow Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Eat Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Greggs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Clock Tower Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Cortillo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2023 |
| Another Weigh Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
Questions about White Hart Hotel
What is White Hart Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Hart Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 6 June 2022.
Is White Hart Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was White Hart Hotel last inspected?
White Hart Hotel was last inspected on 6 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Hart Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Hart Hotel compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while White Hart Hotel holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects White Hart Hotel 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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