White Lion PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
White Lion PH 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: The White Lion 46 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6BJ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts White Lion PH among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← White Lion PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 PH 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 PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Burton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Café Luna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cafe Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Baldock Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Costcutter Supermarket Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Baldock Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baldock Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2015 |
Questions about White Lion PH
What is White Lion PH's food hygiene rating?
White Lion PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 4 December 2025.
Is White Lion PH 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 PH last inspected?
White Lion PH was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Lion PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 PH compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects White Lion PH 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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