Black Lion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Black Lion Inn 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 30 June 2023, more than 3 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: 21 Meadhope Street, Wolsingham, DL13 3EN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Lion Inn sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Black Lion Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K R Craven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Melbourne Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2018 |
| Wolsingham Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | Exempt | |
| Peggotty's Bakery Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Wolsingham Constitutional Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2023 |
| Number 10 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| John Keenan Manufacturers/packers | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Wolsingham Parish Council Other catering premises | 164 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Black Lion Inn
What is Black Lion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Lion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 30 June 2023.
Is Black Lion Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Black Lion Inn was last inspected on 30 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Black Lion Inn holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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