White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
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 10 June 2023, more than 3 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 Hotel, 325 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BN
How it compares in Medway
That puts White Lion among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
Questions about White Lion
What is White Lion's food hygiene rating?
White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 10 June 2023.
Is 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 White Lion last inspected?
White Lion was last inspected on 10 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects 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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