The Red Lion, High Lane food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Red Lion, High Lane holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Red Lion Hotel, 112 Buxton Road, High Lane, SK6 8ED
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Red Lion, High Lane among the 1,727 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,727 | 82% | ← The Red Lion, High Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Red Lion, High Lane none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Red Lion, High Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowburn's Family Bakery Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bowerfield Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Brookside Primary School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Danny's Deli Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Amarelo Brazilian Specialty Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cakes And Bakes By Jen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion, High Lane
What is The Red Lion, High Lane's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion, High Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 10 December 2025.
Is The Red Lion, High Lane safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion, High Lane last inspected?
The Red Lion, High Lane was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion, High Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion, High Lane compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion, High Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Red Lion, High Lane and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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