The Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxbourne
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Golden Lion was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Broxbourne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Broxbourne ratings →
Address: 23 High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SX
How this rating has changed
The Golden Lion was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts The Golden Lion among the 613 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 613 | 91% | ← The Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 195 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 The 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 The Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Hoddesdon PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cedar Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Delight Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Ceylon Breeze Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Captains Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| ADC Hoddesdon Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about The Golden Lion
What is The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 28 July 2026.
Is The 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 The Golden Lion last inspected?
The Golden Lion was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Golden Lion compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 673 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects The 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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The Golden Lion is one of 198 rated food businesses in Hoddesdon. See every hygiene rating in Hoddesdon →
Broxbourne inspects and rates 868 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Broxbourne →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk
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