White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
White Lion Hotel 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 20 March 2026, 3 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 Hotel, Market Place, LA22 9DB
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts White Lion Hotel among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 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 White Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asap Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mama Mia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Tacos Del Sol Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Grain Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Granny Smiths Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Sheilas Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bar Es Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 20 March 2026.
Is 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Lion Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion Hotel compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects 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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