The Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Lion Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: The Lion Hotel was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for Powys, where 3% of rated places score below 3 and 93% score 4 or 5. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Berriew, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8PQ
How this rating has changed
The Lion Hotel was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
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How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 2,157 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ← The Lion Hotel | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Good
- 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 Lion Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Davies Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Berriew Preschool & Toddler Group School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Berriew School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Upper Rectory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Plas Cyni Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
Questions about The Lion Hotel
What is The Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Powys Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Lion Hotel was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Lion Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion Hotel holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel is one of 215 rated food businesses in Welshpool. See every hygiene rating in Welshpool →
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