The Lion Inn

Monmouth

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 May 2026 by Monmouthshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Lion Inn, from November 2018 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Lion Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
23 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
24 October 2024	5 / 5	Very good
12 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Lion Inn in Monmouth 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?

Trellech,
Monmouth,
Monmouthshire,
NP25 4PA

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

Who inspects The Lion Inn?

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

Questions about The Lion Inn

What is The Lion Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 May 2026.

When was The Lion Inn last inspected?

The Lion Inn was last inspected by Monmouthshire on 12 May 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.