The Lions Of Bledlow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Lions Of Bledlow 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Church End, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9PE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lions Of Bledlow sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← The Lions Of Bledlow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Lions Of Bledlow 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 Lions Of Bledlow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parslow Apiaries Limited Manufacturers/packers | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2013 |
| Ridgekids Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Holly Green Dairy Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Lions Of Bledlow
What is The Lions Of Bledlow's food hygiene rating?
The Lions Of Bledlow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Lions Of Bledlow 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 Lions Of Bledlow last inspected?
The Lions Of Bledlow was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months 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 Lions Of Bledlow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lions Of Bledlow compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lions Of Bledlow holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Lions Of Bledlow 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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