The Red Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Hertsmere
The Red Lion Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 27 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: 78-80, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7NP
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← The Red Lion Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Brass Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ariel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Burgerz Bliss / Thai Chilli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Boost Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion Hotel
What is The Red Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 27 October 2025.
Is The Red Lion Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Red Lion Hotel was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hotel compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion Hotel holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Red Lion Hotel 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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