The Red Lion
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Red Lion is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Red Lion 20 Mill End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9JP, in the Cambridge City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cambridge City oversees 1,459 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cambridge City is 4.7 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Red Lion 20 Mill End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode
- CB1 9JP
- Local Authority
- Cambridge City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1472895
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Red Lion?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cambridge City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 2025-10-21. 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 The Red Lion located?
The Red Lion is located at Red Lion 20 Mill End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , CB1 9JP, in the Cambridge City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB1 postcode area.