The Black Lion - Aberaeron

Aberaeron

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Black Lion - Aberaeron scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 22 August 2025 by Ceredigion.

What does this rating mean?

The Black Lion - Aberaeron in Aberaeron has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Black Lion Hotel 31 Alban Square,
Aberaeron,
Ceredigion,
SA46 0AJ

The Black Lion - Aberaeron Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Black Lion - Aberaeron?

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

Questions about The Black Lion - Aberaeron

What is The Black Lion - Aberaeron’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Lion - Aberaeron has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 August 2025.

When was The Black Lion - Aberaeron last inspected?

The Black Lion - Aberaeron was last inspected by Ceredigion on 22 August 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.