Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Golden 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
This is a fresh result: Golden Lion was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Pembrokeshire ratings →
Address: Golden Lion Hotel East Street, Newport, SA42 0SY
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How this rating has changed
Golden Lion has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 31 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Golden Lion among the 1,467 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,467 | 79% | ← Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 274 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 408 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 Very 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 Golden 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 Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Below Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Tyddyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cnapan Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Llwyngwair Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2014 |
| Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Llys Meddyg Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 June 2026 |
| Crwban Bach Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2014 |
| Ysgol Bro Ingli School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Golden 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 Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Golden Lion compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
79% of the 1,855 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Golden 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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Understanding this rating
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