The Lion Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Lion Inn Public House 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: The Street, Thurne, NR29 3AP
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lion Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shop on Womack Staithe Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Indian Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Pine Lodge Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ludham Butchers Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| RT Trading Ltd t/a Ludham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Kings Arms PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cone & Kettle Ludham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Old Vicarage Care Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Lion Inn Public House
What is The Lion Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Lion Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House last inspected?
The Lion Inn Public House was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months 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 Inn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lion Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House holds a 4. 161 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Lion Inn Public House 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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