The Golden Lion
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 18 April 2026 by Watford.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Golden Lion, from March 2020 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2020 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
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?
17 Estcourt Road,Watford,
WD17 2PT
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 Watford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.watford.gov.uk/foodhygieneratings or [email protected].
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