The Red Lion

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-07-23

The Red Lion is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Church Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, Hampshire, RG7 2HU, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Basingstoke and Deane oversees 1,046 registered food businesses, of which 75% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.6 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Church Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, Hampshire
Postcode
RG7 2HU
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1942135

Location

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 Basingstoke and Deane.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 2026-07-23. 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 Church Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, Hampshire , RG7 2HU, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG7 postcode area.