The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
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 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 43 Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4NQ
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← The White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberts Shed Dukes Grill also T/as Dukes 92 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| 53two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
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 Manchester Council on 2 June 2021.
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 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester 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 "very good", 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 compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester 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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