Black Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Black Lion Inn 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 8 March 2026, 4 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: Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TN
How it compares in Powys
That puts Black Lion Inn among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Black Lion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2017 |
| Caffi Ty Maenan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Menter Y Glan Limited (Glan Yr Afon) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Haulfryn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Pennal School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ysgol Bro Hyddgen Secondary Campus School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| White Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about Black Lion Inn
What is Black Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 March 2026.
Is Black Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Black Lion Inn was last inspected on 8 March 2026, 4 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 Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Black Lion Inn 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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