Old Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Old 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: Old Lion was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Lion Inn 30 Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8AB
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Old Lion among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Old Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Old 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 Old Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Gauthama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Beckie's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 350 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cleobury Food and Wine Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Stable Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Old Lion
What is Old Lion's food hygiene rating?
Old Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Old 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 Old Lion last inspected?
Old Lion was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Lion compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Old 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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Old Lion is one of 35 rated food businesses in Cleobury Mortimer. See every hygiene rating in Cleobury Mortimer →
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