Red Lion Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
Red Lion Inn Public House 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 23 June 2023, more than 3 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: Main Street, Walesby, NG22 9NU
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion Inn Public House sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← Red Lion Inn Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Very 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 Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay And Play And Willows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| New Hill Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Carpenters Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Walesby Village Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Walesby Forest Scout Centre Catering And Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Fox At Kirton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Inn Public House
What is Red Lion Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 23 June 2023.
Is Red Lion Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House last inspected?
Red Lion Inn Public House was last inspected on 23 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Inn Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Inn Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Inn Public House holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Red Lion Inn Public House 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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