Red Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
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 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Crete Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9AA
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Red Lion among the 666 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 88% 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 | 666 | 88% | ← Red Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Garage Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Angy Care Health Foundation Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Apleona @ Kimberly Clark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Arwin Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Copperfield Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cafe Of Northfleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
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 Gravesham Council on 22 May 2025.
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 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham 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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