Lion & Lamb food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Lion & Lamb 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
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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 Square, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Lion & Lamb among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Lion & Lamb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Lion & Lamb 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 Lion & Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Lakeland Red Coffee Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Gosforth Bakery Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Yam Frae Yam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Gosforth Hall Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Gosforth Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Gosforth C of E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Lion & Lamb
What is Lion & Lamb's food hygiene rating?
Lion & Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Lion & Lamb 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 Lion & Lamb last inspected?
Lion & Lamb was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lion & Lamb?
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 Lion & Lamb compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Lion & Lamb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Lion & Lamb 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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