Theberton Lion

Theberton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 9 September 2026 by East Suffolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Theberton Lion, from February 2020 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Theberton Lion.

Food hygiene rating history for Theberton Lion
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
28 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
3 May 2024	5 / 5	Very good
9 September 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Theberton Lion in Theberton 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?

Lion Inn Public House,
Leiston Road,
Theberton,
Suffolk,
IP16 4RU

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

Who inspects Theberton Lion?

Food hygiene at Theberton Lion is inspected by East Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Theberton Lion

What is Theberton Lion’s food hygiene rating?

Theberton Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 September 2026.

When was Theberton Lion last inspected?

Theberton Lion was last inspected by East Suffolk on 9 September 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.