The Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Red Lion Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion Inn was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 115 High Street, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7SS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion Inn was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion Inn sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ← The Red Lion Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Chalgrove Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Table Fresh at The Crown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chalgrove Store Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2023 |
| Posies Cafe & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Chalgrove Pharmacy Retailers - other | 151 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Lamb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at Chalgrove Airfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Red Lion Inn
What is The Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Red Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion Inn compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion Inn holds a 4. 181 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Red Lion Inn 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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