Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
Red Lion holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Red Lion was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Spelthorne score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Spelthorne ratings →
Address: Red Lion Inn, Russell Road, Shepperton, TW17 9HX
How this rating has changed
Red Lion has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
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 Spelthorne
A 1 is rare: only 11 of 688 rated places in Spelthorne score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 539 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ← Red Lion | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Thamesmead School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cavan Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| BP Shepperton - BP Express Shopping Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe Mocha D Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 4 Thurlestone Coffee And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bishop Duppas Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion
What is Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Spelthorne Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Red Lion safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Red Lion last inspected?
Red Lion was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 688 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion holds a 1. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Spelthorne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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