The Old Black Lion

Spalding, Lincs

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

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 25 June 2021 by South Holland.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Black Lion in Spalding, Lincs 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?

Chapelgate,
Gedney,
Spalding, Lincs,
PE12 0BW

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

Who inspects The Old Black Lion?

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

Questions about The Old Black Lion

What is The Old Black Lion’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Black Lion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 June 2021.

When was The Old Black Lion last inspected?

The Old Black Lion was last inspected by South Holland on 25 June 2021.

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.

Has The Old Black Lion closed down?

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