The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxtowe
The 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
This rating dates from 15 August 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: White Lion, 74 Swingate, Kimberley, NG16 2PQ
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts The White Lion among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Angelos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Broxtowe Borough Council The Spinney Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about The White Lion
What is The White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The 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 The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Lion compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The White Lion is one of 45 rated food businesses in Kimberley. See every hygiene rating in Kimberley →
Broxtowe inspects and rates 815 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Broxtowe →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk
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