The White Horse Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-08-28
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The White Horse Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at White Horse Inn, Church Road, Soudley, Cinderford, GL14 2UA, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 August 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Forest of Dean oversees 167 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
White Horse Inn, Church Road, Soudley, Cinderford
Postcode
GL14 2UA
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1885438

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The White Horse Inn?

The White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Forest of Dean.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The White Horse Inn last inspected?

The White Horse Inn was last inspected on 2026-08-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The White Horse Inn located?

The White Horse Inn is located at White Horse Inn, Church Road, Soudley, Cinderford , GL14 2UA, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL14 postcode area.