The Red Lion Public House
Very good. Last inspection 26 March 2026.
Quick facts
- The Red Lion Public House scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 26 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Newark and Sherwood.
- Inspected by Newark and Sherwood Environmental Health.
Local authority: Newark and Sherwood · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Red Lion Public House.
What is The Red Lion Public House's FSA hygiene rating?
The Red Lion Public House scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 26 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Red Lion Public House last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Red Lion Public House was on 26 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Red Lion Public House required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Red Lion Public House compare to other venues in Newark and Sherwood?
The Red Lion Public House's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Newark and Sherwood on the dedicated Newark and Sherwood aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 26 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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