The Blue Lion

Leyburn

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Blue Lion scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 13 January 2026 by North Yorkshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Blue Lion in Leyburn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Blue Lion Inn East Witton,
Leyburn,
DL8 4SN

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Blue Lion. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Blue Lion?

Food hygiene at The Blue Lion is inspected by North Yorkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Blue Lion

What is The Blue Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The Blue Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 January 2026.

When was The Blue Lion last inspected?

The Blue Lion was last inspected by North Yorkshire on 13 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.