The Lion of Bengal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Lion of Bengal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 22 January 2026, 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.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: The Lion Inn, The Street, Ardleigh, CO7 7LD
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How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion of Bengal sits behind roughly 794 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 794 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ← The Lion of Bengal | |
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 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 of Bengal 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 of Bengal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| St. Mary's School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Creative Workshop Company Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elm Park Brain Injury Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| Belbin Native Seafoods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Ardleigh Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2010 |
Questions about The Lion of Bengal
What is The Lion of Bengal's food hygiene rating?
The Lion of Bengal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Lion of Bengal 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion of Bengal last inspected?
The Lion of Bengal was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion of Bengal?
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 of Bengal compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion of Bengal holds a 4. 229 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Lion of Bengal 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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