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The Golden Lion food hygiene rating

The Golden Lion

30 MARKET PLACE
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 8NB
Inspected 23 January 2025

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Durham

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Golden Lion in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 January 2025. The Golden Lion is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 30 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8NB.

Business name
The Golden Lion
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
Durham
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
23 January 2025
FHRS ID
1760070
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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

23 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

Good

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

Cleanliness and condition

Good

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

Management of food safety

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 Golden Lion.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
23 January 2025 5 Very good Current