Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 87 High Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PS
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Golden Lion among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 7 January 2025.
Is 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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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Understanding this rating
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