The Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Golden 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
This is a fresh result: The Golden Lion was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lanadwell Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AN
How this rating has changed
The Golden Lion was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Golden Lion among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← The Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 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 The Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stein's Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Padstow Brewing Company Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Embers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2016 |
| Chip Ahoys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Stein's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| No 6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Prideaux Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Lion
What is The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Golden 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
The Golden Lion was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden 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 Golden Lion compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The 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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