Food Hygiene Ratings for Red Lion

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

120
Locations
4.6/5
Average Rating
74.3%
Rated 5/5
1.8%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good74.3%84
Good13.3%15
Satisfactory9.7%11
Improvement Needed0.9%1
Major Improvement1.8%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Red Lion has 120 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 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 74.3% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 1.8% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — North Lincolnshire 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
Red lionSY25 6BHCeredigion1Feb 06, 2026
Red LionDN20 0HYNorth Lincolnshire1Apr 30, 2026
Red LionWS1 1NWWalsall2Aug 05, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Sheffield54.8/5
Cheshire West and Chester34.7/5
East Hampshire34.7/5
North Lincolnshire32.7/5
Powys34.7/5
Wealden34.7/5
York33.5/5
Cannock Chase25.0/5
Ceredigion23.0/5
Cherwell25.0/5

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 120 inspected locations in the UK. This is below the national average of 4.7/5.

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

The source snapshot contains 84 Red Lion locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.3% of all rated branches.

Which Red Lion has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Red Lion locations are in areas like North Lincolnshire. There are 2 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