The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The White Lion 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 2 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: The White Lion Public House, White Lion Road, Little Chalfont, HP7 9LJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← The White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The White Lion 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego @ The Pomeroy Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bojangles Creative Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Imapct Food Group at Dr Challoners School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2018 |
| Amersham Multi Trade Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about The White Lion
What is The White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The White Lion 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 The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The White Lion compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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