Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
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 11 March 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: Red Lion Damask Green Road, Weston, SG4 7DE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Red Lion among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Moon Co Mobile caterer | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Botivo Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Irongate Market Garden Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chesfield Downs Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| King George IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Ceylon Food Wheels Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Stevenage, Great Ashby Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
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 North Hertfordshire Council on 11 March 2019.
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 11 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire 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 "very 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 North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire 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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