Red Lion PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
Red Lion PH 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
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Red Lion Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5TE
How it compares in Adur
That puts Red Lion PH among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Red Lion PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Red Lion PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Chartwells at Swiss Gardens School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe_No8 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion PH
What is Red Lion PH's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Red Lion PH 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 PH last inspected?
Red Lion PH was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
How does Red Lion PH compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Red Lion PH 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Red Lion PH is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
Adur inspects and rates 468 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Adur →
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