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 The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1ET, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Buckinghamshire oversees 4,846 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire 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
- The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
- Postcode
- HP5 1ET
- Local Authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1731005
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 Buckinghamshire.
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 2024-07-25. 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 The Red Lion Public House, Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire , HP5 1ET, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HP5 postcode area.