The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Red Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 14 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: Wellington Road, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6DL
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How this rating has changed
The Red Lion was re-inspected on 17 June 2025 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2025 | Exempt 4 | Held |
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How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 2,406 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,406 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 10% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Street Premier Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Champion Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| The Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Evergreen Care Home Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2022 |
| Ashfield House - Shaw Healthcare (De Montfort) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Curry Masters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Raunds Community Larder / The Kindness Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 June 2025.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire 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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