The Lion Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Lion performs well overall, though some locations could improve. 73.68% hold a 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
55 London Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 1RZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Newark and Sherwood | 18 Sept 2023 |
Leeds College Of Art And Design, Blenheim Walk, Woodhouse LS2 9AQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Leeds | 15 Apr 2019 |
The Red Lion Public House, Penn Road, Knotty Green HP9 2TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Buckinghamshire | 20 Mar 2026 |
17A White Lion Street, Norwich NR2 1PX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Norwich City | 23 Mar 2026 |
Lion Inn, Main Road, Little Glemham IP13 0BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | East Suffolk | 16 Feb 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Llandinam, Powys SY17 5BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 15 / 0 / 10 | Powys | 18 Nov 2024 |
415 West Boulevard, Quinton, Birmingham B32 2PP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 15 / 10 / 10 | Birmingham | 24 Jan 2025 |
11 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2PA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Braintree | 20 Jan 2026 |
Europa Boulevard WA5 1IN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Warrington | 16 Nov 2025 |
Red Lion Public House, 79 Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Norwich City | 24 Jun 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Lion food hygiene good?
The Lion has an average food hygiene rating of 4.7/5 across 81 UK locations. 73.68% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many The Lion locations are in the UK?
There are 81 The Lion locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Lion in the UK?
The lowest rated The Lion is at Llandinam, Powys with a rating of 2/5 (inspected 18/11/2024).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily