Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cannock Chase
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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Red Lion Inn, Main Road, WS15 1EB
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Red Lion among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% 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 | 615 | 86% | ← Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Hawkesyard Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Premier Brereton Stores Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Redbrook Lane Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Andys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion
What is Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 30 October 2025.
Is 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 Red Lion last inspected?
Red Lion was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects 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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