The White Lion, Hertford
The White Lion is a pub at 59 Bengeo Street, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3ET. The White Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 10 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 59 Bengeo Street
Bengeo
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG14 3ET - Council
- East Hertfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The White Lion’s food hygiene rating
The White Lion's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The White Lion's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The White Lion
- 5The Grey Hound390 m
- 5The Millstream680 m
- 5The Old Barge790 m
- 5The Woolpack910 m
- 5Old Cross Tavern940 m
- Awaiting inspectionOld Cross Tavern940 m
All 33 pubs and bars in Hertford
Questions about The White Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The White Lion?
The White Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 10 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The White Lion?
The White Lion is at 59 Bengeo Street, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3ET, in Hertford. East Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Grey Hound, about 390 m away.
What pubs are near The White Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The White Lion are The Grey Hound (390 m), The Millstream (680 m) and The Old Barge (790 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The White Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The White Lion's rating is 6 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The White Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.