The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
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 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: Red Lion High Street, Lacock, SN15 2LQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Shop Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Stable Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Lacock Stores Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| Quintessentially English Manufacturers/packers | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| The Lacock Bakery Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Courtyard Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
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 Wiltshire Council on 3 July 2024.
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 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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