The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Red Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: The Red Lion, 32 The Street, Kirby le Soken, CO13 0EF
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Church & Hall Other catering premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Danshell Adult Healthcare Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Birch Hall Adventures Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| The Chase Kirby School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Social Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Rose Kebab & Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tendring Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring 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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