Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
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 3 May 2023, more than 3 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 13 - 15 Heol Newydd, Porthmadog, LL49 9ED
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Red Lion among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthmadog kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cegin Lana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Caffi Portmeirion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Meithrinfa Hen Ysgol Ltd Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Thai Harbwr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cigydd Glaslyn Butchers Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Siop Fawr Portmeirion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
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 Gwynedd Council on 3 May 2023.
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 3 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd 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 "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 Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd 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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