Arkells At The White Hart Hotel

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-11-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
20

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

Arkells At The White Hart Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The White Hart Hotel, London Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Basingstoke and Deane oversees 1,290 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.6 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The White Hart Hotel, London Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire
Postcode
RG28 7DN
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
495823

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Arkells At The White Hart Hotel?

Arkells At The White Hart Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Basingstoke and Deane.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Arkells At The White Hart Hotel last inspected?

Arkells At The White Hart Hotel was last inspected on 2025-11-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Arkells At The White Hart Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Arkells At The White Hart Hotel located?

Arkells At The White Hart Hotel is located at The White Hart Hotel, London Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire , RG28 7DN, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG28 postcode area.