Skandals food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
Skandals 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 25 January 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: The Old Black Lion, 71 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Skandals sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Skandals | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Skandals 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 Skandals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Skandals
What is Skandals's food hygiene rating?
Skandals has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Skandals 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 Skandals last inspected?
Skandals was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Skandals?
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 Skandals compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Skandals holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Skandals 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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