Old Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
Old 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 13 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: Old Red Lion, Main Street, Welham, LE16 7UJ
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Old Red Lion among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Old Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very 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 Old 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 Old Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheel and Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Medbourne Sports Club Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2010 |
| The Nevill Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Medbourne Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Ashley Herb Farm and Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ashley Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Hallaton Manor Ltd Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Langtons Cricket Club Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Old Red Lion
What is Old Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Old Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Old 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 Old Red Lion last inspected?
Old Red Lion was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Red Lion compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Old Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Old 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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