The Lions Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
The Lions Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Lions Inn The Lions Inn Barkers Butts Lane, CV6 1EJ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts The Lions Inn among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,867 | 77% | ← The Lions Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 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 Lions 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 The Lions Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Christ The King Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Amber House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Aladdin Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| abm catering @ St Augustine's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ann's Lite Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Allambie House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Lions Inn
What is The Lions Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lions Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Lions Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lions Inn last inspected?
The Lions Inn was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lions 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lions Inn compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and The Lions Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects The Lions 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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