The Dandy Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Dandy Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 35A Market Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1LL
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dandy Lion sits behind roughly 2,713 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ← The Dandy Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dandy 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 The Dandy Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo's by C.J Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Pipit Bakery Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Feast Brothers Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Little Rituals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Doghouse Design Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Coop Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| Amore Baba Ltd ta II Fiume Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about The Dandy Lion
What is The Dandy Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Dandy Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Dandy Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dandy Lion last inspected?
The Dandy Lion was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dandy Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dandy Lion compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Dandy Lion holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Dandy 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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