The Lion Pop-up food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Gravesham
The Lion Pop-up holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: Golden Lion, Luddesdown Road, Luddesdown, DA13 0XE
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Lion Pop-up among the 666 places in Gravesham 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 | 666 | 88% | ← The Lion Pop-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 Lion Pop-up 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 Pop-up, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cobham House Vineyard Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cobham Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cobham Community Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| The Darnley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Leather Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lion Pop-up
What is The Lion Pop-up's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Pop-up has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 5 May 2026.
Is The Lion Pop-up 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion Pop-up last inspected?
The Lion Pop-up was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion Pop-up?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lion Pop-up compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion Pop-up is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Lion Pop-up 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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