White Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
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 16 April 2024, 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: 1 High Street, Wem, SY4 5AA
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts White Lion Inn among the 2,513 places in Shropshire 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← White Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Wem Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 37 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Wem Pizza Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Chicos Mediterranean Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Betsy’s Woodland Sensory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| The Fruitful Deli Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
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 Shropshire Council on 16 April 2024.
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 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 "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 Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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