Red Lion Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Red Lion Public House 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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bealings Road, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP12 4RN
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Red Lion Public House among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Red Lion Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2009 |
| Black Dog Chilli Co & Greek Olives Suffolk Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cornerstone Day Nursery And Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bealings Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Black Tiles Learning Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2009 |
| Martlesham Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Costa (Drive Thru) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Public House
What is Red Lion Public House's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Red Lion Public House 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 Red Lion Public House last inspected?
Red Lion Public House was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Public House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects 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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