The Black Lion Public House

Naphill

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 5 June 2025 by Buckinghamshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Black Lion Public House, from November 2021 to June 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Black Lion Public House.

Food hygiene rating history for The Black Lion Public House
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 November 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
5 June 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Black Lion Public House in Naphill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

The Black Lion,
Woodlands Drive,
Naphill,
Buckinghamshire,
HP14 4SH

The Black Lion Public House Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Black Lion Public House?

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

Questions about The Black Lion Public House

What is The Black Lion Public House’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Lion Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 June 2025.

When was The Black Lion Public House last inspected?

The Black Lion Public House was last inspected by Buckinghamshire on 5 June 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.