The Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
The Red Lion Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion Inn was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Red Lion, Whitworth Square, Whitworth, OL12 8PY
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion Inn was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Rossendale
In Rossendale, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion Inn sits behind roughly 506 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ← The Red Lion Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn 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.
Questions about The Red Lion Inn
What is The Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rossendale Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Red Lion Inn 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 The Red Lion Inn last inspected?
The Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion Inn holds a 4. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Red Lion Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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