The White Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
The White Dog Inn 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 Dog Inn was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The White Dog Inn Village Street, Ewhurst, TN32 5TD
How it compares in Rother
That puts The White Dog Inn among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← The White Dog Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Questions about The White Dog Inn
What is The White Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
The White Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The White Dog Inn 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 Dog Inn last inspected?
The White Dog Inn was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Dog Inn compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The White Dog Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The White Dog 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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