The Lion & Lamb food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Lion & Lamb holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 19 High Street, Milton, CB24 6DF
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion & Lamb sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ← The Lion & Lamb | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Lion & 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 The Lion & Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Milton Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| College of West Anglia School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2022 |
| Astex Pharmaceuticals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Lion & Lamb
What is The Lion & Lamb's food hygiene rating?
The Lion & Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Lion & Lamb safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion & Lamb last inspected?
The Lion & Lamb was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion & Lamb?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion & Lamb compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion & Lamb holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Lion & 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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