Black Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
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 4 September 2025, 10 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: Pentre Road, St Clears, SA33 4AA
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Black Lion among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Black Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Production Unit (FP089) Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Deri Page Family Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza Point Sancler Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| St Clears Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Curiositea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| CK’s Supermarket Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Neil's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 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 Carmarthenshire Council on 4 September 2025.
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 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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