The Lion's Den Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
The Lion's Den Cafe 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
The rating dates from 30 December 2024, 18 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: 110 Wey Hill, Haslemere, GU27 1HS
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Lion's Den Cafe among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Lion's Den Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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's Den Cafe 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's Den Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Appletree Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Brasa Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Sabai Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ozzy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Haslemere Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Lion's Den Cafe
What is The Lion's Den Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Lion's Den Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 30 December 2024.
Is The Lion's Den Cafe 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's Den Cafe last inspected?
The Lion's Den Cafe was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion's Den Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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's Den Cafe compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion's Den Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Lion's Den Cafe 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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