Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
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 12 November 2025, 9 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Red Lion 2 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Red Lion among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Four London Road Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Everetts Pharmacy Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2022 |
| Blendworth Furnishings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion
What is Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is 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 Red Lion last inspected?
Red Lion was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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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Red Lion is one of 67 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
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