The Black Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Black Lion Hotel 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 1 September 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: The Black Lion Hotel, Black Lion Inn, Mold Road, CH7 2JA
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Black Lion Hotel among the 1,061 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← The Black Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 The 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 The Black Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Legends Cafe & Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Buckley Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Flintshire Childcare Service Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Gerrards Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bistre Farm Shop Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Black Lion Hotel
What is The Black Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Black Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 1 September 2023.
Is The Black Lion Hotel 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 The Black Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Black Lion Hotel was last inspected on 1 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Lion Hotel compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The 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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