Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Torridge
Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: The Quay, Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5TF
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 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 Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop 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 Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn Hotel Clovelly Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Sweet Shop Clovelly Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Clovelly Social Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2017 |
| Clovelly Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Clovelly Visitors Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Old Smithy Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
Questions about Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop
What is Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop last inspected?
Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Red Lion Hotel & Quay Shop 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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