The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
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 4 July 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: 1 Aldergate, B79 7DJ
How it compares in Tamworth
In Tamworth, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion sits behind roughly 420 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ← The White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| China Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cornerpost Education Centre Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Dhillons Newsagents Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Champagne Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Blue Water Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Colin Grazier Hotel & U Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
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 Tamworth Council on 4 July 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 4 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth 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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