White Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
White Hart Inn 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Hart Inn sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ← White Hart Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 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 Hart 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 Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Bideford Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Bideford Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2016 |
| Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Le Petit Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Danny's Pizza Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about White Hart Inn
What is White Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torridge Council on 15 September 2025.
Is White Hart Inn 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 White Hart Inn last inspected?
White Hart Inn was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Hart Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hart Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while White Hart Inn holds a 3. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects White Hart 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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