Lion ER Limited food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · New Forest
Lion ER Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: Afc Totton, Salisbury Road, Calmore, SO40 2RW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Lion ER Limited among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Lion ER Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 ER Limited 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 ER Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bank Residential Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Abm Catering at Calmore Infant School. Calmore County Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caterpillars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Calmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Gateway Central Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Hampshire & Iow Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Lion ER Limited
What is Lion ER Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lion ER Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Lion ER Limited 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion ER Limited last inspected?
Lion ER Limited was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion ER Limited?
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 ER Limited compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lion ER Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lion ER Limited 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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