The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Red Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Red Lion Market Place, Deddington, OX15 0SE
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quince and Clover 'On The Square' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Eagles Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Unicorn Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Featherton House Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Oxford Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
| Deddington Partnership Pre-School School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering @ Deddington Primary School Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 The Red Lion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The 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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