White Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
White Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 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, St Clears, SA33 4AT
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← White Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret St Clears Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Sancler Organics (FP070) Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| St Clears Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Travelodge Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ascona Ivy Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Savoy Country Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
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 Carmarthenshire Council on 7 June 2024.
Is White Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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