The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
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
The rating dates from 19 October 2023, more than 2 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: The Red Lion High Street, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0AB
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Red Lion among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Shakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Askern Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Teasdales Bakery Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| KPL Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Woodshack Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
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 Doncaster Council on 19 October 2023.
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 19 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster 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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The Red Lion is one of 42 rated food businesses in Askern. See every hygiene rating in Askern →
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