White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
White Lion Hotel 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 16 March 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: Pottery Street, Castleford, WF10 1NJ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Very good
- 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Hut Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Candy Hut Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Castleford Slicing Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Busy Lizzies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Carousel Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Castleford Greengrocer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 16 March 2023.
Is White Lion Hotel 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 White Lion Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 16 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Hotel compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion Hotel holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects White Lion Hotel 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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