Lion Rock Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Lion Rock Tea Rooms 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 18 May 2026, 3 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 3QE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lion Rock Tea Rooms among the 4,819 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Lion Rock Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 Lion Rock Tea Rooms 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 Rock Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Sweets & Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| The Cheddar Valley Cheese Depot Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Waterfall Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Holly House Tea Rooms Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Caveman Shop at Cox's Cave Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2010 |
| Goughs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| The Fudge Gallery Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Lion Rock Tea Rooms
What is Lion Rock Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Lion Rock Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Lion Rock Tea Rooms 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 Lion Rock Tea Rooms last inspected?
Lion Rock Tea Rooms was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion Rock Tea Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Rock Tea Rooms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Rock Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lion Rock Tea Rooms 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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