The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
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
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Red Lion, The Street, Bishop Sutton, BS39 5UT
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Red Lion among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← The Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Sutton Community Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Bishop Sutton Pre-School Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| PH Sports - Bishop Sutton Primary (Breakfast/After Sch Club) School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bishop Sutton Village Hall Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
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 Bath and North East Somerset Council on 12 June 2026.
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 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset 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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