The Lion food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chelmsford
The Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 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: The Lion Inn, Main Road, Boreham, CM3 3JA
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Lion among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Boreham Post Office And Convenient Stores Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Boreham House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Boss Hoggs Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Grange Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Boreham Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Lion
What is The Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion last inspected?
The Lion was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The 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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