The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Red Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Basingstoke and Deane ratings →
Address: Church Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, RG7 2HU
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Red Lion among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 74% 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 | 777 | 74% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer West End Cricket Club Other catering premises | 350 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Turners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Mortimer West End Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Perfect Parties Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| M’s Bakes Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mortimer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Loon Tin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 23 July 2026.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
74% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane 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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