The Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Lion 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 14 December 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: 1 Euston Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1DX
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion sits behind roughly 731 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ← The Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duarte's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fallen Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Candy Kingdom Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Arches Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cooking Asia Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| 777 Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lion
What is The Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 14 December 2023.
Is The Lion 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 last inspected?
The Lion was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lion?
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 compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The 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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