Ye Olde Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Ye Olde Red Lion 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 is a fresh result: Ye Olde Red Lion was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 Old Road, Holme Upon Spalding Moor, York, YO43 4AD
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Ye Olde Red Lion among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Ye Olde Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Ye Olde Red Lion 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 Ye Olde Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Holme Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Holme Made Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2023 |
| Centre Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 July 2025 |
| Red Skye Hungs Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Red Lion
What is Ye Olde Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Ye Olde Red Lion 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 Ye Olde Red Lion last inspected?
Ye Olde Red Lion was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Red Lion?
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 Ye Olde Red Lion compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Ye Olde Red Lion 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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Ye Olde Red Lion is one of 17 rated food businesses in Holme upon Spalding Moor. See every hygiene rating in Holme upon Spalding Moor →
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