The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
The Red Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Red Lion, 83 Stockport Road, Cheadle, SK8 2AJ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Red Lion among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 The 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 The Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Scout & Guide Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Ashlea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bellini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| AJ FOOD AND WINE Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Red Lion compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The 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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The Red Lion is one of 397 rated food businesses in Cheadle. See every hygiene rating in Cheadle →
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