The White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The White Lion Hotel 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 9 January 2026, 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: The White Lion Hotel 74 Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2BJ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The White Lion Hotel among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← The White Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Grubs Up Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Angies Newsagents Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| R&B Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Costcutter Claremont Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Maldon House Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Nova House Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Seaford Family Care Limited Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The White Lion Hotel
What is The White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 January 2026.
Is The White Lion Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Lion Hotel compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The White Lion Hotel 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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