Wheatacre White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
Wheatacre White Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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 Lion, White Lion Road, Wheatacre, NR34 0AT
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatacre White Lion sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Wheatacre White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wheatacre White Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Kitchen Wheatacre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| St.Jude Cheese Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Waveney Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Elms Barn Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Vertas Eats @ Glebeland Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Dukes Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Somerleyton Pre School Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 May 2018 |
| Kinda Forest School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Wheatacre White Lion
What is Wheatacre White Lion's food hygiene rating?
Wheatacre White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Wheatacre White Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheatacre White Lion last inspected?
Wheatacre White Lion was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Wheatacre White Lion compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Wheatacre White Lion holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Wheatacre 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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