The White Lion Thornbury food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The White Lion Thornbury 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 15 October 2025, 8 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, 10 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AQ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion Thornbury sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← The White Lion Thornbury | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 The White Lion Thornbury 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 Thornbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Butcher's Hook Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hook Burgers & Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffi Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesoro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Parky's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The White Lion Thornbury
What is The White Lion Thornbury's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion Thornbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The White Lion Thornbury 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 Thornbury last inspected?
The White Lion Thornbury was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion Thornbury?
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 The White Lion Thornbury compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion Thornbury holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The White Lion Thornbury 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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