Lion Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Lion Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lion Garage Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1AX
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Lion Garage 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% | ← Lion Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lion Garage 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 Lion Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Artisan Bean Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Lion Garage
What is Lion Garage's food hygiene rating?
Lion Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Lion Garage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion Garage last inspected?
Lion Garage was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months 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 Lion Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Garage compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Lion Garage 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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