The White Horse PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The White Horse PH 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 11 May 2026, 2 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: Church Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2JL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The White Horse PH among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← The White Horse PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The White Horse PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Locoespresso Ltd Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Witham Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Filling Station Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Chipping Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse PH
What is The White Horse PH's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 May 2026.
Is The White Horse PH 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 PH last inspected?
The White Horse PH was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Horse PH compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The White Horse PH 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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The White Horse PH is one of 170 rated food businesses in Witham. See every hygiene rating in Witham →
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