The Lion Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Lion Public House 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: Main Street, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8EY
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion Public House sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Lion Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 Lion Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Vert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2025 |
| Atherleys Home Bakery Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hamiltons Butchers Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Rustic Crust Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Farnsfield Pre School Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Lion Public House
What is The Lion Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Lion Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Lion Public House was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion Public House holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Lion Public House 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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