The Olde Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Olde 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
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: 15 High Street, Kislingbury, NN7 4AQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Olde Red Lion among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Olde Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Olde 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 Olde Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cromwell Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Harpole Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Harpole Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
Questions about The Olde Red Lion
What is The Olde Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Olde 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 Olde Red Lion last inspected?
The Olde Red Lion was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olde Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Olde Red Lion compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olde Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Olde 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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