The White Lion Arreton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The White Lion Arreton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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, Arreton Street, Arreton, PO30 3AA
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion Arreton sits behind roughly 1,303 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ← The White Lion Arreton | |
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Lion Arreton 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 Arreton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arreton St Georges CE Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Arreton Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Fulford Farm Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| A Taste Of Cyprus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Harvey Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| APS Produce Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| NCCG Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Newport GCIW Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about The White Lion Arreton
What is The White Lion Arreton's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion Arreton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Isle of Wight Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The White Lion Arreton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The White Lion Arreton last inspected?
The White Lion Arreton was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion Arreton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Lion Arreton compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion Arreton holds a 3. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The White Lion Arreton 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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