The Lyon Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Lyon Inn 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 14 March 2025, 15 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 Red Lion, The Village, Westbury on Severn, GL14 1PA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Lyon Inn among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Lyon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Very 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 The Lyon 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 Lyon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Westbury On Severn C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Arden's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Westbury Parish Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Westbury On Severn Age Concern Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Horseshoe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2024 |
| Texaco Petrol Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
Questions about The Lyon Inn
What is The Lyon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lyon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Lyon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lyon Inn last inspected?
The Lyon Inn was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lyon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Lyon Inn compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Lyon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Lyon 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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