The Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Red Lion Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion Inn was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Townsend Lane, Waterfall, Waterhouses, ST10 3HZ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Red Lion Inn among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands 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 | 684 | 85% | ← The Red Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 The Red Lion Inn 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Waterhouses CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Teddy Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Baa of Soap Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Jim’s Plaice @ Cafe Le Roux Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| WMC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ye Olde Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Waterside Cottages Cycle Hire and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
Questions about The Red Lion Inn
What is The Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Red Lion Inn 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 last inspected?
The Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Inn?
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 The Red Lion Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Red Lion Inn 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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