The Lion Inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Lion Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market, IPSWICH, IP6 8EH, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market, IPSWICH
- Postcode
- IP6 8EH
- Local Authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1616535
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Lion Inn?
The Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Lion Inn last inspected?
The Lion Inn was last inspected on 2025-01-31. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Lion Inn located?
The Lion Inn is located at 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market, IPSWICH , IP6 8EH, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP6 postcode area.