White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lancashire
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
This is a fresh result: White Lion was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 117 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Lancashire, WN6 9RE
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts White Lion among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Up Kitchen @ My Life Legacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Londis- Crow Orchard Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Pingawings Pre School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Pepper Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hickory’s Smokehouse Standish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about White Lion
What is White Lion's food hygiene rating?
White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 29 June 2026.
Is 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 White Lion last inspected?
White Lion was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects 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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