Good
The Lion of Bengal
The Lion Inn, The Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LD
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 22 January 2026 (2 months ago)
Tendring
About This Establishment
The Lion of Bengal is a restaurant, café & canteen located in Colchester. It received a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 ("Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 2 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Tendring.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural5
No concerns found
Confidence in Management10
Minor improvements suggested
What does a 4-star rating mean?
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Location
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