White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
White Lion 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 5 December 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: White Lion Hotel Back Row, Denbigh, LL16 3TE
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← White Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Lin Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Golden Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Y Ty Gwyrdd Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2023 |
| Lle Llinos a Kerry Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Te Yn Y Grug Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Sandbank Bakery Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2016 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| The Wings Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2016 |
Questions about White Lion
What is White Lion's food hygiene rating?
White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 5 December 2023.
Is White Lion 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 White Lion last inspected?
White Lion was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Lion compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire 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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