Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Golden Lion 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 23 February 2024, more than 2 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: Golden Lion, Broad Street, Wrington, BS40 5LA
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Lion sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Golden Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Waste Pantry Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Spar Wrington Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Wrington Pharmacy Retailers - other | 102 yards away | Exempt | |
| Barley Wood Cider Barn Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
| Barley Wood Nursery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Barley Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Lion holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Golden Lion 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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