Black Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Black Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Church Lane, Butterton, Leek, ST13 7SP
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Black Lion among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ← Black Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Black Lion none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Stays with Chris and Pru Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Wetton Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Edwards & Wards @ Manifold Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Manifold Primary School(Pre School) Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Wilsons of Warslow Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 December 2025 |
| Jervis Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Manifold Valley Meats Hog Roast/BBQ Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Black Lion
What is Black Lion's food hygiene rating?
Black Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Black Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lion last inspected?
Black Lion was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Lion compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Black Lion and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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