The White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The White Lion Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 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: 59 Gadlys Road, Gadlys, CF44 8AE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← The White Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cynon Learning Curve (Gadlys) Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Caffi Cwtsh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Clubs Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Gravity Bike Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 1 August 2024.
Is The White Lion Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Lion Hotel last inspected?
The White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while The White Lion Hotel holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf 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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