The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Red Lion 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
The rating dates from 28 June 2022, more than 4 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Red Lion High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AQ
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion was re-inspected on 28 June 2022 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 June 2022 | Exempt 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 Wiltshire
That puts The Red Lion among the 2,425 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Gourmet Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| JGK Butchers & Delicatessen Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Oriental Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Dandelion Gifts and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Lekker Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 28 June 2022.
Is The Red Lion 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 last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 28 June 2022, more than 4 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 "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 The Red Lion compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
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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The Red Lion is one of 88 rated food businesses in Royal Wootton Bassett. See every hygiene rating in Royal Wootton Bassett →
Wiltshire inspects and rates 4,262 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wiltshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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