The Lion PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Lion PH 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
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 11 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PA
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion PH sits behind roughly 1,105 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← The Lion PH | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 PH 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 PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Drum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lion PH
What is The Lion PH's food hygiene rating?
The Lion PH has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Braintree Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Lion PH 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 PH last inspected?
The Lion PH was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 PH compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion PH holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Lion PH 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 PH is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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