The Black Lion Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Black Lion has room for improvement — only 66.67% of locations hold a 5-star rating, below the chain average.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5PL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Buckinghamshire | 21 Nov 2025 |
14 Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Brighton and Hove | 6 Jun 2025 |
Black Lion Hotel. Black Lion Hotel, Church Walk, Long Melford CO10 9DN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Babergh | 30 Apr 2025 |
29d High Street, Cardigan SA43 1HJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Ceredigion | 6 Feb 2026 |
295 West End Lane NW6 1RD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Camden | 26 Oct 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Cardiff | 28 Aug 2025 |
The Black Lion, 274 Kilburn High Road NW6 2BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Camden | 26 Feb 2026 |
Black Lion Hotel Water Street, Llanfairtalhaiarn LL22 8RY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 5 / 10 / 10 | Conwy | 17 Oct 2025 |
The Black Lion, Woodlands Drive, Naphill HP14 4SH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 5 / 10 / 10 | Buckinghamshire | 5 Jun 2025 |
9 New Road, Firbeck S81 8JY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 5 / 10 / 10 | Rotherham | 19 Nov 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Black Lion food hygiene good?
The Black Lion has an average food hygiene rating of 4.4/5 across 31 UK locations. 66.67% hold a 5-star rating. This is below the national average.
How many The Black Lion locations are in the UK?
There are 31 The Black Lion locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Black Lion in the UK?
The lowest rated The Black Lion is at The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 28/08/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily