The White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The White Lion, 53 Bridge End Road, Grantham, NG31 6JJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The White Lion among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← The White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Headstart Nursery Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cecil Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
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 South Kesteven Council on 7 January 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven 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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