White Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Erewash
White Lion Inn 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 2 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Derby Road, NG10 5HW
How it compares in Erewash
That puts White Lion Inn among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← White Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowleys Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Buonissima Aperitivo Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| AM Sports (Midlands) Ltd Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bonaventrua Sales UK Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2021 |
| AM Sports Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about White Lion Inn
What is White Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 2 December 2021.
Is White Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
White Lion Inn was last inspected on 2 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Inn compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects White Lion Inn 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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