The Lower Red Lion

St Albans

Heads up: The Lower Red Lion no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for St Albans City. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 June 2019 by St Albans City.

What does this rating mean?

The Lower Red Lion in St Albans has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

The Lower Red Lion Ph,
36 Fishpool Street,
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL3 4RX

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

Who inspects The Lower Red Lion?

Food hygiene at The Lower Red Lion is inspected by St Albans City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about The Lower Red Lion

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

The Lower Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 June 2019.

When was The Lower Red Lion last inspected?

The Lower Red Lion was last inspected by St Albans City on 17 June 2019.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.

Has The Lower Red Lion closed down?

The Lower Red Lion no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for St Albans City, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.