The Lion

Powys

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The 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 19 May 2026 by Powys.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Lion, from October 2017 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2017 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Lion
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 October 2017	4 / 5	Good
19 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Lion in Powys 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?

Shortbridge Street,
Newtown,
Powys,
SY16 2LR

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

Who inspects The Lion?

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

Questions about The Lion

What is The Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 May 2026.

When was The Lion last inspected?

The Lion was last inspected by Powys on 19 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.