The Three Lions food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Three Lions 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 20 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: The Three Lions 55 Meadrow, Godalming, GU7 3HR
How it compares in Waverley
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 960 rated places in Waverley score this low, about one in 44. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← The Three Lions | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Lions 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 Three Lions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming Naval Club Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Brotherwoods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Little Rays Nursery Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Natter Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Farncombe Food and Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Farncombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about The Three Lions
What is The Three Lions's food hygiene rating?
The Three Lions has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Waverley Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Three Lions 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 Three Lions last inspected?
The Three Lions was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Three Lions?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Three Lions compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Lions holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Three Lions 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 Waverley, 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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Understanding this rating
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