Food Hygiene Ratings for The Red Lion

190 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.5/5.

190
Locations
4.5/5
Average Rating
68.0%
Rated 5/5
0.6%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good68.0%123
Good18.8%34
Satisfactory9.4%17
Improvement Needed3.3%6
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.6%1

The Red Lion has 190 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.5 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 68.0% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.6% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — West Northamptonshire has the lowest average rating for The Red Lion while Durham 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
The Red LionE11 3AAWaltham Forest0Jul 15, 2025
The Red LionBS39 7NWBath and North East Somerset2Aug 11, 2025
The Red LionPR6 8EUChorley2Dec 17, 2024
The Red LionHP1 3BDDacorum2Jan 28, 2026
The Red LionCV36 4LXStratford-on-Avon2Mar 13, 2025
The Red LionNN13 5SHWest Northamptonshire2Jan 15, 2026
The Red LionLE16 9UDWest Northamptonshire2Dec 03, 2024

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Buckinghamshire84.8/5
East Lindsey84.6/5
Powys64.3/5
Cherwell54.0/5
South Oxfordshire54.4/5
Central Bedfordshire44.5/5
Dorset44.8/5
North Northamptonshire44.7/5
Stratford-on-Avon44.0/5
Swale45.0/5

Frequently asked questions

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

The Red Lion has an average food hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 190 inspected locations in the UK. This is below the national average of 4.6/5.

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

There are currently 123 The Red Lion locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.0% of all rated branches.

Which The Red Lion has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated The Red Lion locations are in areas like West Northamptonshire. 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