Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 August 2025, 11 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: Parsons Bank, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0RR
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 (Llanfair Caer) 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.
Questions about Black Lion (Llanfair Caer)
What is Black Lion (Llanfair Caer)'s food hygiene rating?
Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) last inspected?
Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Lion (Llanfair Caer)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 (Llanfair Caer) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Black Lion (Llanfair Caer) 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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