White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
White Lion Hotel 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 29 January 2026, 5 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 57 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisserie Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rockits Sensory CIC Caring Premises | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tollgate Life Solutions LTD Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brunch & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Lift Your Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Anása Greek Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Montalbano Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 29 January 2026.
Is White Lion Hotel 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 White Lion Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion Hotel holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford 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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