Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Bar 79limited T/AThe Red Lion, Front Street, Earsdon, NE25 9JU
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion among the 1,251 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 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 Bar 79limited T/a 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 Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Shiremoor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| BB's Coffee Shop And Store Confectionary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Allards Monkseaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Amaze Gourmet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| B And M Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Brew & Bind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion
What is Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion 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 Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion last inspected?
Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Bar 79limited T/a 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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