Red Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
Red Lion Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 March 2017, more than 9 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: Red Lion Inn Pwllhai, Cardigan, SA43 1DD
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion Inn sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Red Lion Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Station Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Rominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crwst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Yr Hen Printworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 1176 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about Red Lion Inn
What is Red Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 23 March 2017.
Is Red Lion Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion Inn last inspected?
Red Lion Inn was last inspected on 23 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Inn holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Red Lion Inn 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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