The Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havant
The Golden Lion 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 29 October 2019, more than 6 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: 54 Bedhampton Road, Havant, PO9 3EY
How it compares in Havant
That puts The Golden Lion among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← The Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 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 The Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedhampton Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bedhampton Post Office Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Crossway House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bedhampton Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Burger shack pit stop Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about The Golden Lion
What is The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 29 October 2019.
Is The Golden Lion 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
The Golden Lion was last inspected on 29 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Lion?
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 Golden Lion compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects The 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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