The White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
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
This is a fresh result: The White Hart was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The White Hart Inn (Ph), 5 Dene Street, RH4 2DR
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The White Hart among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The White Hart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Arto Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cups & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Burgundy & Black Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Millets Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 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 Mole Valley Council on 16 June 2026.
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 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley 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 "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 The White Hart compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The White Hart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley 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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Understanding this rating
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