Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Lion Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Lion, Westbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 9QP
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Lion Inn sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Lion Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yockleton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Halfway Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Rowton Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Little Efes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Friends Fish Bar Minsterley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Flower Shop Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2014 |
| Smiths Butchers Minsterley Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Lion Inn
What is Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 17 May 2021.
Is Lion Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion Inn last inspected?
Lion Inn was last inspected on 17 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lion Inn holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Lion Inn 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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