Red Lion Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
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 20 February 2025, 16 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: Main Street, Hollington, Derbyshire, DE6 3HA
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion Public House sits behind roughly 694 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← Red Lion Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Import Pantry Importers/Exporters | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Saracens Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Lamb Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Longford Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Berkeley Streets Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Long Lane C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| The Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Chloe's Bakehouse & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Public House
What is Red Lion Public House's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 20 February 2025.
Is 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 Red Lion Public House last inspected?
Red Lion Public House was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Public House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Public House compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Public House holds a 3. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects 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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