Skandals, Leicester
Skandals is a pub at The Old Black Lion, 71 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB. Skandals's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City council on 25 January 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- The Old Black Lion
71 Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE1 1WB - Council
- Leicester City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Skandals’s food hygiene rating
Skandals's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked Skandals's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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Questions about Skandals
What is the food hygiene rating at Skandals?
Skandals's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City council on 25 January 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Skandals?
Skandals is at The Old Black Lion, 71 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB, in Leicester. Leicester City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Hansom Cab, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near Skandals?
The closest pubs and bars to Skandals are Hansom Cab (10 m), The Hansom Cab (10 m) and The Fountain Inn (70 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Skandals's hygiene rating up to date?
Skandals's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Skandals on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Leicester City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.