Red Lion Earby Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Red Lion Earby Ltd 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 2025, 7 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: Red Lion Inn, 70 Red Lion Street, Earby, BB18 6RD
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Red Lion Earby Ltd among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Red Lion Earby Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Earby Ltd 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 Earby Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earby Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The White Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| S&B Fruits Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Earby Springfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Musafir Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Raise The Bread Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Prestons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion Earby Ltd
What is Red Lion Earby Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Earby Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Red Lion Earby Ltd 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 Earby Ltd last inspected?
Red Lion Earby Ltd was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Earby Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Earby Ltd compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Earby Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Red Lion Earby Ltd 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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