Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Golden 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 22 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: Golden Lion Market Place, DL10 4QL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Golden Lion among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Golden 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 Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Shanghai City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Gelato Lusso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Elixir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| New Treasure Garden Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Mocha Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Morro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Golden 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Golden 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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Understanding this rating
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