White Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
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 8 September 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: 102 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1JY
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so White Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← White Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 White Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
Questions about White Lion Hotel
What is White Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 September 2023.
Is 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 White Lion Hotel last inspected?
White Lion Hotel was last inspected on 8 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 White Lion Hotel compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while White Lion Hotel holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects 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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