Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
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 4 November 2011, more than 14 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 Inn, 69 High Street, S75 4JR
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Nursery Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Rileys at The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Hoyland House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Red Lion
What is Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 4 November 2011.
Is 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 Red Lion last inspected?
Red Lion was last inspected on 4 November 2011, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley 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 "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 Red Lion compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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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