Black Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
Black Lion Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Friday Market Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DB
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Black Lion Hotel among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Black Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmham House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Walsingham Village Stores Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Epiphany, Walsingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Tearoom By The Old Pump Read & Digest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Walsingham Parish Hall Other catering premises | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Shrine Shop Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Walsingham Farms Shop Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
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 North Norfolk Council on 11 February 2026.
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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lion Hotel last inspected?
Black Lion Hotel was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Lion Hotel compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk 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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