Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Golden 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
The rating dates from 26 February 2020, more than 6 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: 36 Grandstand Road, HR4 9NF
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Lion sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Golden Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Very 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 Golden 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 Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Dunelm Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Avara staff shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Brookfield School - AIP School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 26 February 2020.
Is Golden 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 26 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Lion holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Golden 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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