Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Red Lion food hygiene rating
The Red Lion
Red Lion
Main Road
Margaretting
Ingatestone
CM4 0EQ Inspected 26 February 2026
Main Road
Margaretting
Ingatestone
CM4 0EQ Inspected 26 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Chelmsford
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Red Lion in Chelmsford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 26 February 2026. The Red Lion is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Red Lion, Main Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 0EQ.
- Business name
- The Red Lion
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Chelmsford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 26 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1727751
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
26 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders 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 Red Lion.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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