Lion Herba food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Lion Herba holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2023, 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: Bay Cottage, 40 High Street, Wickham Market, IP13 0QS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Lion Herba among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Lion Herba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Herba 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 Herba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Market Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cinico Ltd/The Flaming Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2022 |
| New Peach Bower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2026 |
| E W Revett & Son Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Wickham Market Pharmacy Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| The Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Lion Herba
What is Lion Herba's food hygiene rating?
Lion Herba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Lion Herba 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion Herba last inspected?
Lion Herba was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion Herba?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Herba compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Herba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Lion Herba 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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