The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
The 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 26 September 2023, 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: The White Lion 9 Crown Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LP
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← The White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The 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 The White Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gratitude Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Confections & Creations Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cashino Gaming Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bubbly's Kitchen Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Catherine's Bakery Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The White Lion
What is The White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 26 September 2023.
Is The 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 The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The White Lion compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The 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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