The Lion's Den food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North East Lincolnshire
The Lion's Den holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 21 July 2023, more than 2 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: The Newby Centre, Weelsby Road, DN32 8PL
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion's Den sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← The Lion's Den | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 Very good
- 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's Den 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's Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Old Clee Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| A La Turka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bursar Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Birkett & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Carr Lane Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Chartwells at Lisle Marsden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Carr Lane Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Chartwells at William Barcroft Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
Questions about The Lion's Den
What is The Lion's Den's food hygiene rating?
The Lion's Den has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 21 July 2023.
Is The Lion's Den 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion's Den last inspected?
The Lion's Den was last inspected on 21 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion's Den?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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's Den compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion's Den holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Lion's Den 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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