Red Lion

Pass
Pass
Inspected: 2026-01-29
Rating changed from Improvement Required since 2025-10-09

Red Lion is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 9 The Cross, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 1AJ, in the South Ayrshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). South Ayrshire oversees 1,053 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Ayrshire is 0.0 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from Improvement Required to Pass since 9 October 2025.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
9 The Cross, Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Postcode
KA9 1AJ
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Scheme Type
FHIS
FHRS Business ID
1104403

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
Improvement Required 2025-10-09

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Red Lion?

Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by South Ayrshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

When was Red Lion last inspected?

Red Lion was last inspected on 2026-01-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Red Lion located?

Red Lion is located at 9 The Cross, Prestwick, South Ayrshire , KA9 1AJ, in the South Ayrshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KA9 postcode area.