The Lion By Olivers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxtowe
The Lion By Olivers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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 Lion By Oliver's, 28 Hall Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5AH
How it compares in Broxtowe
In Broxtowe, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion By Olivers sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ← The Lion By Olivers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lion By Olivers 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 Lion By Olivers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsley Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Brinsley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Brinsley Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Eastwood Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Amazon Fulfilment Centre EMA3 Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Baxtor Storey Amazon EMA3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lion By Olivers
What is The Lion By Olivers's food hygiene rating?
The Lion By Olivers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broxtowe Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Lion By Olivers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion By Olivers last inspected?
The Lion By Olivers was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion By Olivers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion By Olivers compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 704 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion By Olivers holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects The Lion By Olivers 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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