The Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
The Lion Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lion Hotel was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1AX
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Lion Hotel among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ← The Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Lion Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Garage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Little Lunch Box Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Leaps And Bounds Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Jerry Howarth Pork Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Dessertalicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Chef G @ Tylers Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Lion Hotel
What is The Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Lion Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Lion Hotel was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion Hotel compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Lion Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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