The Red Lion Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Red Lion 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 5 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, Upper Icknield Way, Whiteleaf, HP27 0LL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion Public House sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← The Red Lion Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 The Red Lion 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 The Red Lion Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge Du Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Fairway Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Love Debbie Patisserie Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2014 |
| Coco Tamarind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Todays Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The JR Sports Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
Questions about The Red Lion Public House
What is The Red Lion Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The Red Lion 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 The Red Lion Public House last inspected?
The Red Lion Public House was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Public House?
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 The Red Lion Public House compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion Public House holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Red Lion 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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