Belle And Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Belle And 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
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: The Belle And Lion, 22 - 24 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1NL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Belle And Lion among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Belle And Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Belle And 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 Belle And Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B A Fitch Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2014 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cashconsoles Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Arizona Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Morley's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Cyprus Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Belle And Lion
What is Belle And Lion's food hygiene rating?
Belle And Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Belle And 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 Belle And Lion last inspected?
Belle And Lion was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belle And Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Belle And Lion compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Belle And Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Belle And 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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