The Red Lion Inn and Shop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
The Red Lion Inn and Shop 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 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Red Lion, Shobrooke, Devon, EX17 1AT
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Red Lion Inn and Shop among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← The Red Lion Inn and Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 and Shop 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 Inn and Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomansland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2018 |
| Divein Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Kitchen Camper Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Crediton Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mole Avon Country Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Sandford Orchards Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Planet Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion Inn and Shop
What is The Red Lion Inn and Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Inn and Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Red Lion Inn and Shop 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 Red Lion Inn and Shop last inspected?
The Red Lion Inn and Shop was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Inn and Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 and Shop compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion Inn and Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Red Lion Inn and Shop 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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