The Black Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
The Black Lion 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dunmow Road, High Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1NT
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Black Lion among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Black Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 The Black Lion 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 The Black Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grazing Station Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashfields Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Axe And Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Fluppet's Montessori School Limited School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lilly's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Spotted Dog Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Butterfly Preschool School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| High Easter Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Black Lion
What is The Black Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Black Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Black Lion 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 The Black Lion last inspected?
The Black Lion was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Lion?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Lion compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Black Lion 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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