Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Black Lion food hygiene rating
The Black Lion
Black Lion Inn
3 Main Street
Blackfordby
Swadlincote
DE11 8AB Inspected 22 October 2025
3 Main Street
Blackfordby
Swadlincote
DE11 8AB Inspected 22 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North West Leicestershire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Black Lion in North West Leicestershire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 22 October 2025. The Black Lion is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Black Lion Inn, 3 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, DE11 8AB.
- Business name
- The Black Lion
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- North West Leicestershire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 22 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1602374
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
22 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Black Lion.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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