Lion And Lamb food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Lion And Lamb 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
This is a fresh result: Lion And Lamb was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: The Lion And Lamb, Fore Street, Ashton, TR13 9RW
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How this rating has changed
Lion And Lamb has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Lion And Lamb among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Lion And Lamb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 And Lamb 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 And Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Fields B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Elysian Fields Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Tony's Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Palm Tree Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Tremorvu Campsite And Lettings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Breage C Of E School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Breage Post Office And Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Breage House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Lion And Lamb
What is Lion And Lamb's food hygiene rating?
Lion And Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Lion And Lamb 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 And Lamb last inspected?
Lion And Lamb was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion And Lamb?
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 And Lamb compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Lion And Lamb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lion And Lamb 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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