Red Lion Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
Red Lion Pub 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: 214 The Street, Kirtling, Newmarket, CB8 9PD
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion Pub sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Red Lion Pub | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Red Lion Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalie Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| The Granary Estates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Saxon Street Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Three Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2026 |
| The Reindeer Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2019 |
| Great Bradley Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2004 |
| The Three Ways Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Somerset Court Lunches Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about Red Lion Pub
What is Red Lion Pub's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Red Lion Pub 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 Pub last inspected?
Red Lion Pub was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Red Lion Pub compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Pub holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Red Lion Pub 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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