The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: Black Lion Hotel Glanmor Terrace, New Quay, SA45 9PT
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited sits behind roughly 853 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ← The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hotel New Quay Limited 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 Hotel New Quay Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossini restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Sea Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Pizza Team Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| New Quay F.C. Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cei Vape Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2016 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
| New Quay County Primary School School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ocean Blue Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2013 |
Questions about The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited
What is The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ceredigion Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited last inspected?
The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited 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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