White Lion Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushmoor
White Lion Pub 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 is a fresh result: White Lion Pub was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The White Lion, 20 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4EA
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts White Lion Pub among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← White Lion Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 White Lion Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Alderwood Senior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Akshar News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Durbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldershot College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Astalet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boss Desserts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alderwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about White Lion Pub
What is White Lion Pub's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 12 June 2026.
Is White Lion Pub 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 White Lion Pub last inspected?
White Lion Pub was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion Pub compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects White Lion Pub 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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