The British Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The British Lion 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 27 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The British Lion Estcourt Street, Devizes, SN10 1LQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The British Lion among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The British Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 British 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 British Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizzas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
| Nerano Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Lemon Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2023 |
| Walter Rose & Son Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Twelve Pearls Kebab LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Deedar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 September 2025 |
| Gaming Knights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| New Pacific Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The British Lion
What is The British Lion's food hygiene rating?
The British Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 October 2017.
Is The British 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The British Lion last inspected?
The British Lion was last inspected on 27 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The British Lion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The British Lion compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The British Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The British 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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The British Lion is one of 136 rated food businesses in Devizes. See every hygiene rating in Devizes →
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