The Red Lion Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Red Lion Tavern 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 Tavern was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Cotswold score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cotswold ratings →
Address: Red Lion Tavern, Lower High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AS
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion Tavern was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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 Cotswold
That puts The Red Lion Tavern among the 957 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Red Lion Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 The Red Lion Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Chipping Campden Post Office Retailers - other | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink At St Catherines Catholic School School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Fillet And Bone Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Noel Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Campden Bakery Shop Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Huxleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion Tavern
What is The Red Lion Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 12 August 2026.
Is The Red Lion Tavern 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 Tavern last inspected?
The Red Lion Tavern was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Tavern?
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 The Red Lion Tavern compare to other places in Cotswold?
94% of the 1,022 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Red Lion Tavern 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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The Red Lion Tavern is one of 60 rated food businesses in Chipping Campden. See every hygiene rating in Chipping Campden →
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