Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Red Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 August 2025, 10 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 Hotel, 2 Market Place, Epworth, DN9 1EU
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 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 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 Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Gravel & Sons Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Mojo Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Industry Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Albion Bakery Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Cosy Cake Shop Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 December 2024 |
| No 1 On The High Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Epworth Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Khyber Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion
What is Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 29 August 2025.
Is Red Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion last inspected?
Red Lion was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Red Lion compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects 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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Red Lion is one of 46 rated food businesses in Epworth. See every hygiene rating in Epworth →
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