The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Red Lion, Red Lion, London Road Ashington, RH20 3DD
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Red Lion among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Social Club Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Tate at Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Golden Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| RNR Services Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Big Plant Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ashington Day Nursery and Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Ashington SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
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 Horsham Council on 2 October 2024.
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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham 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 "very 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 Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham 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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