The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The White Lion 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 13 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: White Lion Inn The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The White Lion among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lion 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 Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Old George Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| The Wobbly Cottage Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 January 2025 |
| Broadwindsor Community Stores Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Broadwindsor CE VC Primary School School/college/university | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Comrades Hall Other catering premises | 131 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broadwindsor House Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Wobbly Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
Questions about The White Lion
What is The White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 February 2020.
Is The White Lion 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 Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Lion compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The White Lion 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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