Black Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
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 13 May 2024, 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 Hotel 59 Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RJ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Black Lion Hotel among the 2,513 places in Shropshire 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Black Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boozed Up Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2015 |
| Martin's Catering Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Mule Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| B&M Home Store And Garden Centre Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hope Church Oswestry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Bluebell View Care Home Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Covent Garden Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Ramos Pizza Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
Questions about Black Lion Hotel
What is Black Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Black Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 13 May 2024.
Is 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 Black Lion Hotel last inspected?
Black Lion Hotel was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 "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 Hotel compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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