The White Hart Moreton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
The White Hart Moreton 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 13 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: The White Hart Inn The White Hart Ph, Harlow Road, Moreton, CM5 0LF
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Hart Moreton sits behind roughly 856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← The White Hart Moreton | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Hart Moreton 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 Moreton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Organics Limited Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| M & M Catering Mobile caterer | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bloomfield Fruit Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
Questions about The White Hart Moreton
What is The White Hart Moreton's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart Moreton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The White Hart Moreton 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 The White Hart Moreton last inspected?
The White Hart Moreton was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Hart Moreton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The White Hart Moreton compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The White Hart Moreton holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The White Hart Moreton 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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