The White Lion Inn

Whissendine

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 February 2026 by Rutland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The White Lion Inn, from July 2019 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.

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
3 July 2019	5 / 5	Very good
12 February 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The White Lion Inn in Whissendine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

The White Lion Inn,
38 Main Street,
Whissendine,
Oakham Rutland,
LE15 7ET

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 Rutland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rutland.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 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 February 2026.

When was The White Lion Inn last inspected?

The White Lion Inn was last inspected by Rutland on 12 February 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.