The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Red Lion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 February 2019, more than 7 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: 69 Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BW
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Science College School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aldridge Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldridge Conservative & Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2017 |
| Aldridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Cats Protection - Walsall Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Alan Foster Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 9 February 2019.
Is The Red Lion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 9 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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 129 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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