White Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
White Horse Hotel 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 13 October 2023, more than 2 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: North Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DG
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse Hotel sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← White Horse Hotel | |
| 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 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 White Horse 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 Horse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local At Right Price Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Southminster Butchers Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Ettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Lady Room Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Combat Academy For Sport Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about White Horse Hotel
What is White Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 13 October 2023.
Is White Horse Hotel 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 White Horse Hotel last inspected?
White Horse Hotel was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. 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 Hotel?
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 White Horse Hotel compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse Hotel holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects White Horse 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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