Skip to content
FoodHygieneRating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Latest rating available

The Lion food hygiene rating

The Lion

52 Bridge Street
Kington
HR5 3DJ
Inspected 17 April 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Herefordshire

Current
4

Good

Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.

View inspection details

At a glance

Business summary

The Lion in Herefordshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 April 2026. The Lion is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at 52 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ.

Business name
The Lion
Business type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Local authority
Herefordshire
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
17 April 2026
FHRS ID
487412
ⓘ

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

17 April 2026

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

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

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.

Learn how inspections are assessed

Previous records

Rating history

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

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
17 April 2026 4 Good Current