White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
White Lion Hotel 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
The rating dates from 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Water Street, Ferryside, SA17 5RW
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts White Lion Hotel among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucys Kitchen & Calon Y Fferi Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Ferryside CP School School/college/university | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Hey Vegan Manufacturers/packers | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Ferryside Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Glan y Fferi Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Three Rivers Hotel & Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Beach Shop & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2019 |
| Into The Wild Catering Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 25 October 2024.
Is White Lion Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire 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 "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 Hotel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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