The Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Red Lion Inn 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: The Red Lion Inn, High Street, HR6 9DS
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Red Lion Inn among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← The Red Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Steppes Shop Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Primary School School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2011 |
| Chapel Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2007 |
| The Kings House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bloom and Grind Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Townsend Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about The Red Lion Inn
What is The Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The Red Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Red Lion Inn 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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