The Red Lion Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Red Lion Public House 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 12 June 2025, 12 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, Stodmarsh Road, Wickhambreaux, CT3 4BA
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion Public House sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ← The Red Lion Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Red Lion Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 October 2025 |
| The Quaives Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Dani Organic Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wickhambreaux School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 November 2022 |
| Wickhambreaux Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Sinful Slice Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bocadillos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2025 |
| Black Kite Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Red Lion Public House
What is The Red Lion Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 June 2025.
Is The Red Lion Public House 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 The Red Lion Public House last inspected?
The Red Lion Public House was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Red Lion Public House compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion Public House holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Red Lion Public House 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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