White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
White Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 522 Stafford Road, WS11 4AH
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion sits behind roughly 682 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ← White Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cannock Chase Hospital - Catering Department Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Blossoms on the Chase Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cannock Chase High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bar Sport & Premier Suite Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about White Lion
What is White Lion's food hygiene rating?
White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cannock Chase Council on 26 February 2026.
Is White Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was White Lion last inspected?
White Lion was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion holds a 3. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase 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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