Red Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Red Lion Hotel 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 30 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← Red Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchells Artisan Butchery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Otto Caffe Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hope And Anchor Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Le Mistral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Sizzling Pig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Quarryman Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Leafy Snug Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Skopa Zero Waste Place Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion Hotel
What is Red Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Red Lion Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Red Lion Hotel was last inspected on 30 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Red Lion Hotel 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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