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Food Hygiene Rating for The Lion

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The Lion is located in the village of Farningham.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Fri 13 Mar 2026DA4 0DPfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Lion
Very Good

Location

Address

High Street, Farningham, Dartford, Kent

Farningham DARTFORD DA4

Local authority

sevenoaks

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
13 March 2026
FHRS ID
266423
Business type
Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name
The Lion
Address
High Street, Farningham, Dartford, Kent
Responsible local authority
sevenoaks
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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