The Blue Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Blue 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 10 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: 5 Rearsby Road, LE7 4UD
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Blue Lion among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← The Blue Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 Blue 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 Blue Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrussingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Thrussington CE Primary School School/college/university | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Ashford House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| St Michaels & All Angels Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Beardsley's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| The Wheel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Lion
What is The Blue Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 10 February 2024.
Is The Blue 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 Blue Lion last inspected?
The Blue Lion was last inspected on 10 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Lion?
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 Blue Lion compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Blue 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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