The Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Lion Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Llandinam, Powys, SY17 5BY
How it compares in Powys
A 2 is rare: only 44 of 2,314 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ← The Lion Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lion Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2015 |
| Llandinam CP School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Little Learning Tree School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2014 |
| Tuesday Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Dinam View B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
Questions about The Lion Inn
What is The Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Lion Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Lion Inn last inspected?
The Lion Inn was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion Inn holds a 2. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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