Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Red Lion Inn, 37 High Street, Overton, RG25 3HQ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion sits behind roughly 965 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ← Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harber Inns Ltd 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 Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Refillery Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| Overton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Mariners Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Overton Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Wilson And Sons Greengrocer Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2024 |
| Overton Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Stanleys Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion
What is Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion last inspected?
Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Harber Inns Ltd At 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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