Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
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 12 March 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: Moxley Road, Moxley, Walsall, WS10 7RL
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bishops Baps Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Field View Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 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 Walsall Council on 12 March 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 12 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Red Lion is one of 16 rated food businesses in Moxley. See every hygiene rating in Moxley →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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