Old Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Old 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 rating dates from 17 January 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: James Hill, Brewham, BA10 0JL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Old Red Lion among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Old Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Old 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 Old Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osip Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Gilcombe Farm Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Gilcombe Farm Dairy Pasteurising Farmers/growers | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| Gilcombe Farm Dairy Raw Farmers/growers | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Heal Somerset Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Wild Ferments Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Tiffin Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2024 |
| Nicholls & Sons LTD Distributors/Transporters | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Red Lion
What is Old Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Old Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 January 2024.
Is Old 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 Old Red Lion last inspected?
Old Red Lion was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old 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 Old Red Lion compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Old 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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