The Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Rushmoor
The Golden Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Golden Lion was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 364 High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4LU
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts The Golden Lion among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← The Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 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 The Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astalet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| China Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Clean Meal Co Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Akshar News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Chopan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Arian Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alderwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| De Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Lion
What is The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Lion last inspected?
The Golden Lion was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Lion compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects The 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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