The Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Lion was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70A High Street, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← The Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Waddesdon Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 94 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| No 1 Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Five Arrows Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Waddesdon C Of E School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Waddesdon Village Primary School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Fresh Start Catering At Waddesdon Village Primary School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Waddedson Hall Community Fridge Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Lion
What is The Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion last inspected?
The Lion was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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