The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The White Lion 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 19 December 2025, 6 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: 93 Hill Village Road, Birmingham, B75 5HL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The White Lion among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butlers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2020 |
| Chocolate Treats (Midlands) Ltd Mobile caterer | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Arthur Terry Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Four Oaks Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
| Banana Moon Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Ari's Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The White Lion
What is The White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 December 2025.
Is The White Lion 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 The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Lion compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham 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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Understanding this rating
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