The Red Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Red Lion Hotel 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 25 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: 398 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AR
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Red Lion Hotel among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← The Red Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 The Red Lion Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ahaar Indian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Anatolian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Butt Hill Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Butterstile Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
Questions about The Red Lion Hotel
What is The Red Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 25 October 2023.
Is The Red Lion Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Red Lion Hotel was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Lion Hotel?
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 The Red Lion Hotel compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Red Lion Hotel 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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