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The Lion of Bengal
Food hygiene rating 4 out of 5 — Good
- Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Lion Inn, The Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LD
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- 22 Jan 2026
- Council
- Tendring Council
- Hygienic food handling
- Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities
- Good
- Management of food safety
- Generally satisfactory
How it compares
- Of the 173 rated food businesses in Colchester, 76% are rated higher, 18% the same and 5% lower.
- Of the 1,183 rated food businesses in the Tendring Council area, 67% are rated higher, 20% the same and 14% lower.
Check the official record
View this business on the Food Standards Agency website. Data from the FSA, checked 2 Nov 2026.
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