Red Lion Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Red Lion Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bp Petrol Station Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2EW
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Red Lion Service Station among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← Red Lion Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Service Station 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 Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowring Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Bowring Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Ercall Wood Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| China Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Anthony's Of Wellington Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Go Greek Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
Questions about Red Lion Service Station
What is Red Lion Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 19 April 2023.
Is Red Lion Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion Service Station last inspected?
Red Lion Service Station was last inspected on 19 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Service Station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Service Station compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Red Lion Service Station 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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