White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
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 November 2023, more than 2 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: 615 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4HT
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts White Lion among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| All Carrot No Stick Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Anns Grove Primary School (NIJ) School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Abbeydale Ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Abbeydale Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Alpha Food Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2023 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about White Lion
What is White Lion's food hygiene rating?
White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 7 November 2023.
Is 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 White Lion last inspected?
White Lion was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion?
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 compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects 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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