Red Lion Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Red Lion Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at RED LION HOTEL RED LION SQUARE, HYTHE, CT21 5AU, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 November 2023, 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 0 — 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. Folkestone and Hythe oversees 1,297 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe is 4.8 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- RED LION HOTEL RED LION SQUARE, HYTHE
- Postcode
- CT21 5AU
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 289448
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Red Lion Hotel?
Red Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Folkestone and Hythe.
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 Red Lion Hotel last inspected?
Red Lion Hotel was last inspected on 2023-11-19. 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 Hotel located?
Red Lion Hotel is located at RED LION HOTEL RED LION SQUARE, HYTHE , CT21 5AU, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT21 postcode area.