Red Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Red Lion Hotel holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 7/8 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EE
How it compares in Powys
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 2,314 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 771. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,716 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Red Lion Hotel |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
What the business says
<p> After leaving another full-time job I have now come in to completely turn the place around.&nbsp;All of&nbsp;the points have either been, or are&nbsp;in the process of being, dealt with. The kitchen is clean, we have had talks where the staff now implement all guidance, all practices&nbsp;suggested have been put into place and we are&nbsp;in the process of buying&nbsp;new equipment for efficiency. We also have one night weekly where we deep clean everywhere. Some of us are also doing extra training.&nbsp;We are going above normal procedures to ensure maximum Health &amp;&nbsp;Safety for both&nbsp;customer and staff</p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Tonks Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2015 |
| Sylhet Bangladeshi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Unicorn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 October 2025 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Bakeaway Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Woosnam & Davies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion Hotel
What is Red Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Red Lion Hotel safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Red Lion Hotel last inspected?
Red Lion Hotel was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys 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 "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Hotel holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Has Red Lion Hotel responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Red Lion Hotel said: “<p> After leaving another full-time job I have now come in to completely turn the place around.&nbsp;All of&nbsp;the points have either been, or are&nbsp;in the process of being, dealt with. The kitchen is clean, we have had talks where the staff now implement all guidance, all practices&nbsp;suggested have been put into place and we are&nbsp;in the process of buying&nbsp;new equipment for efficiency. We also have one night weekly where we deep clean everywhere. Some of us are also doing extra training.&nbsp;We are going above normal procedures to ensure maximum Health &amp;&nbsp;Safety for both&nbsp;customer and staff</p>”
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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