The White Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The White Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: White Lion Hotel, St Georges Square, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EX
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The White Lion among the 1,288 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,288 | 75% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Country Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Stubbings Infant School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Little H Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Mother Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Square One Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Mijo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| R And H Murray Butchers And Farmers Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Hebden Deli Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
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 Calderdale Council on 14 April 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Lion compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale 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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The White Lion is one of 153 rated food businesses in Hebden Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Hebden Bridge →
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