Black Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ceredigion
Black Lion Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Black Lion Mill Street, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6BE
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Lion Hotel sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Black Lion Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop y Bont Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Pontrhydfendigaid County Primary School School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Black Lion Hotel
What is Black Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Black Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Black Lion Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lion Hotel last inspected?
Black Lion Hotel was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. 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 Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Lion Hotel compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Black Lion Hotel holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Black Lion Hotel 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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