Food Hygiene Ratings for Red Lion

113 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.6/5.

113
Locations
4.6/5
Average Rating
69.7%
Rated 5/5
0.9%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good69.7%76
Good19.3%21
Satisfactory8.3%9
Improvement Needed1.8%2
Major Improvement0.9%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Red Lion has 113 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.6 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 69.7% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.9% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — York has the lowest average rating for Red Lion while Sheffield has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
Red lionSY25 6BHCeredigion1Feb 06, 2026
Red LionDN17 4NENorth Lincolnshire2Aug 16, 2024
Red LionWS1 1NWWalsall2Aug 05, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Sheffield54.8/5
Cheshire West and Chester44.8/5
East Hampshire34.7/5
East Cambridgeshire34.0/5
North Hertfordshire34.3/5
North Lincolnshire33.7/5
Powys34.3/5
York33.3/5
Cannock Chase25.0/5
Ceredigion23.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Lion's average food hygiene rating?+

Red Lion has an average food hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 113 inspected locations in the UK. This is below the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Red Lion locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 76 Red Lion locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 69.7% of all rated branches.

Which Red Lion has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Red Lion locations are in areas like York. There are 1 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies