Red Lion Orby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Red Lion Orby 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 16 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: Burgh Road, Orby, Skegness, PE24 5HS
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Red Lion Orby among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Red Lion Orby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Red Lion Orby 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 Red Lion Orby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck And Drake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| T D Motors Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Tastee Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2017 |
| The Fleece Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| The White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Golden Mill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Burgh Community Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Burgh Le Marsh Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Red Lion Orby
What is Red Lion Orby's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Orby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Red Lion Orby 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 Red Lion Orby last inspected?
Red Lion Orby was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Orby?
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 Red Lion Orby compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Orby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Red Lion Orby 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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