The Blue Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Blue 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 8 Church Road, Witherley, Atherstone, CV9 3NA
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Blue Lion among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← The Blue Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 The Blue 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 Blue Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Mancetter Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| ATT Queen Elizabeth Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cohort4 Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Davies Turner Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Berzerk Active Play Atherstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Friendly Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Educaterers Ltd at Outwoods Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Lion
What is The Blue Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Blue 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 The Blue Lion last inspected?
The Blue Lion was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Blue Lion compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Blue 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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