The Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
The Lion Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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 Minster Arms 23 West Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1JS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Lion Hotel among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← The Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 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 The Lion Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Minster Greens Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Lion Hotel
What is The Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The Lion Hotel 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Lion Hotel was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel is one of 100 rated food businesses in Wimborne Minster. See every hygiene rating in Wimborne Minster →
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