White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
White Horse Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 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: Staunton, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts White Horse Inn among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← White Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblins Tea Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Bracelands Campsite Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Greenacres Campsite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Forest Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Esso Lowerlane Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Baguette Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Kymin View Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Huang's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
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 Forest of Dean Council on 12 February 2025.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Horse Inn last inspected?
White Horse Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean 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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