Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Old Red Lion food hygiene rating
The Old Red Lion
Bidwell Hill
Bedford Road
Houghton Regis
Bedfordshire
LU5 6JR Inspected 11 March 2026
Bedford Road
Houghton Regis
Bedfordshire
LU5 6JR Inspected 11 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Central Bedfordshire
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Old Red Lion in Central Bedfordshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 March 2026. The Old Red Lion is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Bidwell Hill, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 6JR.
- Business name
- The Old Red Lion
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1576104
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About this information
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Old Red Lion.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
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