Ye Olde Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
Ye Olde 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
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Ye Olde Red Lion Green Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8XB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Ye Olde Red Lion among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Ye Olde Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Very 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 Ye Olde 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 Ye Olde Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Chieveley Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chieveley Pre School Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Quackers After School Club at Chieveley Primary School Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Ye Olde Red Lion
What is Ye Olde Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Ye Olde 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 Ye Olde Red Lion last inspected?
Ye Olde Red Lion was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Red Lion compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Ye Olde 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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