The White Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire East
The White Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: 31 Main Road, Weston, CW2 5NA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The White Lion among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Mill Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Dundeis (UK) Ltd c/o Core Fulflment Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Amaka's Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Shavington PFS Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Crewe Central Premier Inn Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Doddlespool Hall Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
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 Cheshire East Council on 4 September 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Lion last inspected?
The White Lion was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East 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 "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 The White Lion compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East 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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