The White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
The White Hart 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: White Hart 69 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, N16 8EL
How it compares in Hackney
That puts The White Hart among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← The White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The White Hart 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 Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about The White Hart
What is The White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The White Hart 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 Hart last inspected?
The White Hart was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Hart compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and The White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The White Hart 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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