Black Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Black Lion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Black Lion was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Black Lion Hotel Church Street, Llanrhystud, SY23 5DG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Black Lion among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 72% 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 | 688 | 72% | ← Black Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sguborwyre Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2013 |
| Stordy Wyre & Post Office Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2021 |
| Kev's Kitchen Mobile caterer | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Llanrhystud Service Station Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Glan Y Mor School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Myfenydd Primary School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Morgan & Jones Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Felin Ganol Watermill Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
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 Ceredigion Council on 17 June 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lion last inspected?
Black Lion was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Lion compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion 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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