White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
White Lion Hotel 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 11 September 2017, more than 8 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: 22 St Jamess Street, Burnley, BB11 1NQ
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 551 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 White Lion Hotel 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 White Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby Fudge Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Eggzz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bootleggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Cafe At The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Burnley Mini Market Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 11 September 2017.
Is White Lion Hotel 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 White Lion Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 11 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion Hotel compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion Hotel holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects White Lion Hotel 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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