The Royal Lion food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
The Royal Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: 60 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Royal Lion among the 3,808 places in Dorset 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Royal Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Royal 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 Royal Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creperie Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lilac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Lyme Regis Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Flapjackery LTD Other catering premises | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Bagel Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Black Cow Saloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Galley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Lion
What is The Royal Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Royal 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Lion last inspected?
The Royal Lion was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal 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 Royal Lion compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Royal 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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The Royal Lion is one of 117 rated food businesses in Lyme Regis. See every hygiene rating in Lyme Regis →
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