Bull And Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North West Leicestershire
Bull And Lion 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 9 December 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: 48 High Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1WH
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Bull And Lion among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Bull And Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 Bull And Lion 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 Bull And Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packington Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Poochies of Packington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Packington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Sensational Sugar Art Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Champney Springs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hill Farm Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| ME Sports in the Community CIC School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Relish School Food - Willesley County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Bull And Lion
What is Bull And Lion's food hygiene rating?
Bull And Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Bull And Lion 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 Bull And Lion last inspected?
Bull And Lion was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bull And Lion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bull And Lion compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Bull And Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Bull And Lion 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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