Rated 4/5 — Good
Last inspected
22 January 2026
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
Tendring
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
The Lion Inn, The Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LD
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
The Lion of Bengal was most recently inspected on 22 January 2026 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 (Good).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 5 out of 25, structural compliance scored 5 out of 25, and food safety management scored 10 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met a good standard, with only minor points noted.
A rating of 4 (Good) means the business demonstrated solid food safety practices across the three inspection areas, with only minor points for improvement. Most food businesses with a rating of 4 are operating to a high standard.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 4-star ratings →
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