The Lion's Den food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
The Lion's Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lion's Den was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rothermere, North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DJ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Lion's Den among the 1,254 places in Chichester 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The Lion's Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 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 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's Den 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's Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coskuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Faustinos Wine And Tapas Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Fitzcanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Greenhouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| The Midhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Midhurst Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Lion's Den
What is The Lion's Den's food hygiene rating?
The Lion's Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Lion's Den 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion's Den last inspected?
The Lion's Den was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion's Den?
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's Den compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion's Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Lion's Den 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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