The Black Lion

Kent

Heads up: The Black Lion no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Ashford. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Black Lion scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 August 2021 by Ashford.

What does this rating mean?

The Black Lion in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

15 The Street,
Appledore,
Kent,
TN26 2BU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Black Lion. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Black Lion?

Food hygiene at The Black Lion is inspected by Ashford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.ashford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Black Lion

What is The Black Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Lion has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 August 2021.

When was The Black Lion last inspected?

The Black Lion was last inspected by Ashford on 24 August 2021.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Black Lion closed down?

The Black Lion no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Ashford, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.