The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Slough
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
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Slough score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Slough ratings →
Address: The Red Lion St Marys Road, Slough, SL3 7EN
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Slough
That puts The Red Lion among the 538 places in Slough holding top marks, 61% 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 | 538 | 61% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 130 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Learning Day Nursery Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Atom Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Accent Catering at Langley Hall Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Burger Plus also T/A Spizzami Kebab n Grill and Chicken Crunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chilli Express Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
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 Slough Council on 17 July 2026.
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 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Slough 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 "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 Slough?
61% of the 887 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Slough 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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Understanding this rating
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