Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
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 28 January 2020, more than 6 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: 10 High Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7QG
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,785 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ← Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillies Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Burlington (Wath) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Beer Haus Cafe Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Chuff Inn Timberyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aya's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Cuk's Kitchin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
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 Rotherham Council on 28 January 2020.
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 28 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham 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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