THE WHITE HORSE
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
THE WHITE HORSE is a pub/bar/nightclub located at RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GX, in the New Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. New Forest oversees 1,550 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in New Forest is 4.7 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON
- Postcode
- SO40 7GX
- Local Authority
- New Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 547580
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of THE WHITE HORSE?
THE WHITE HORSE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by New Forest.
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 last inspected?
THE WHITE HORSE was last inspected on 2025-07-18. 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 located?
THE WHITE HORSE is located at RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON , SO40 7GX, in the New Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO40 postcode area.