Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
Red Lion Inn 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: Red Lion Inn was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dayhills, Stone, ST15 8RU
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Red Lion Inn among the 778 places in Stafford 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Red Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Hilderstone Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2024 |
| Hilderstone Hall Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| W Shelley & Sons Limited Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Grean Lea First School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Green Lea First School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cotwalton Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Inn
What is Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Red Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Red Lion Inn 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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