The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
The Red Lion holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 October 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: Red Lion Inn, Wainlode Hill, Norton, GL2 9LW
How it compares in Tewkesbury
A 1 is rare: only 5 of 759 rated places in Tewkesbury score this low, about one in 152. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haw Bridge Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Caterlink Limited At Norton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| New Dawn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Apperley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Norton Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Koality Catering Services Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Marshbrook Dexters Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Coalhouse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tewkesbury Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 1. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tewkesbury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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