Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Lion of Bengal food hygiene rating
The Lion of Bengal
The Lion Inn
The Street
Ardleigh
Colchester
CO7 7LD Inspected 22 January 2026
The Street
Ardleigh
Colchester
CO7 7LD Inspected 22 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Tendring
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lion of Bengal in Tendring currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 22 January 2026. The Lion of Bengal is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Lion Inn, The Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LD.
- Business name
- The Lion of Bengal
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Tendring
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 22 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1713287
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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
22 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Lion of Bengal.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 January 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
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