The Red Lion Histon

Histon

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Red Lion Histon scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 17 June 2026 by South Cambridgeshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Red Lion Histon in Histon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

27 High Street,
Histon,
Cambridgeshire,
CB24 9JD

The Red Lion Histon Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Red Lion Histon. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Red Lion Histon?

Food hygiene at The Red Lion Histon is inspected by South Cambridgeshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.scambs.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Red Lion Histon

What is The Red Lion Histon’s food hygiene rating?

The Red Lion Histon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 June 2026.

When was The Red Lion Histon last inspected?

The Red Lion Histon was last inspected by South Cambridgeshire on 17 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.