The Golden Lion

Devon

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 18 June 2025 by Mid Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Golden Lion, from May 2018 to June 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Golden Lion
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 May 2018	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
18 June 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Golden Lion in Devon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

72 Exeter Road,
Cullompton,
Devon,
EX15 1DZ

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

Who inspects The Golden Lion?

Food hygiene at The Golden Lion is inspected by Mid Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.middevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Golden Lion

What is The Golden Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 June 2025.

When was The Golden Lion last inspected?

The Golden Lion was last inspected by Mid Devon on 18 June 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.