The White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The White Horse 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 24 February 2026, 4 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 Horse The Street, Hascombe, Godalming, GU8 4JA
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The White Horse among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The White Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Horse 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 Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riteous Coffee co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Forest Folk Winkworth Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Firesyde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Wild Brands Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Whipley Manor Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Gate Street Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2022 |
| Stir Food at Grafham Grange School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Maddings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 24 February 2026.
Is The White Horse 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 Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The White Horse 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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