The White Lion

Kimberley

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 18 June 2026 by Broxtowe.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The White Lion, from August 2025 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The White Lion
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 August 2025	5 / 5	Very good
18 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The White Lion in Kimberley 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,
74 Swingate,
Kimberley,
Nottinghamshire,
NG16 2PQ

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

Who inspects The White Lion?

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

Questions about The White Lion

What is The White Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 June 2026.

When was The White Lion last inspected?

The White Lion was last inspected by Broxtowe on 18 June 2026.

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.