Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
Lion Inn 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 29 August 2025, 10 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: 37 North Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5PS
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Lion Inn among the 657 places in Tewkesbury 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| 5 North Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2026 |
| Winchcombe Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Wild Larder Of Winchcombe Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| North's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| The G. S. Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2025 |
| Sage & Honey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Tipsy Egg Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Lion Inn
What is Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 29 August 2025.
Is Lion Inn 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 Lion Inn last inspected?
Lion Inn was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Inn compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Lion Inn 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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