Red Lion Cropredy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
Red Lion Cropredy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 25 March 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 8 Red Lion Street, Cropredy, OX17 1PB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Red Lion Cropredy among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Red Lion Cropredy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Red Lion Cropredy 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 Red Lion Cropredy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2026 |
| The Old Coal Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Brasenose Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cropredy Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2020 |
| Educaterers at Cropredy Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Cropredy
What is Red Lion Cropredy's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Cropredy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Red Lion Cropredy 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion Cropredy last inspected?
Red Lion Cropredy was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Cropredy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Cropredy compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Cropredy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Red Lion Cropredy 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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