Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Golden Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 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: Golden Lion Hotel Back Row, Denbigh, LL16 3TE
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Golden Lion among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Golden Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Lin Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Y Ty Gwyrdd Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2023 |
| Lle Llinos a Kerry Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Te Yn Y Grug Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Sandbank Bakery Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2016 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| The Wings Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2016 |
| BBM Bargain Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
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 Denbighshire Council on 22 April 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire 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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