The White Lion Inn

Blaina

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The White Lion Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 February 2025 by Blaenau Gwent.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The White Lion Inn, from November 2020 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The White Lion Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The White Lion Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 November 2020	4 / 5	Good
19 February 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The White Lion Inn in Blaina has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

White Lion Inn,
Queen Street,
Blaina,
Blaenau Gwent,
NP13 3JU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The White Lion Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The White Lion Inn?

Food hygiene at The White Lion Inn is inspected by Blaenau Gwent, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The White Lion Inn

What is The White Lion Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The White Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 February 2025.

When was The White Lion Inn last inspected?

The White Lion Inn was last inspected by Blaenau Gwent on 19 February 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.