Hungry Lion food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North East Derbyshire
Hungry Lion 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
This is a fresh result: Hungry Lion was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North East Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 77 Main Road, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6BB
How this rating has changed
Hungry Lion was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 North East Derbyshire
That puts Hungry Lion among the 663 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 663 | 87% | ← Hungry Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Hungry 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 Hungry Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakins Family Deli Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Manor Farm Shop Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Adastra Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Hungry Lion
What is Hungry Lion's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Hungry 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hungry Lion last inspected?
Hungry Lion was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hungry 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 Hungry Lion compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
87% of the 761 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hungry Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Hungry 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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Hungry Lion is one of 43 rated food businesses in Alfreton. See every hygiene rating in Alfreton →
North East Derbyshire inspects and rates 816 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire →
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