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The Lion Inn food hygiene rating

The Lion Inn

44 Ipswich Road
Needham Market
IPSWICH
IP6 8EH
Inspected 31 January 2025

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Mid Suffolk

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Lion Inn in Mid Suffolk currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 31 January 2025. The Lion Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market, IPSWICH, IP6 8EH.

Business name
The Lion Inn
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
Mid Suffolk
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
31 January 2025
FHRS ID
1616535
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

31 January 2025

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Lion Inn.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
31 January 2025 5 Very good Current