The Black Lion, Epping

The Black Lion is a pub at 293 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4DA. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest council on 10 January 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
293 High Street
Epping
Essex
CM16 4DA
Council
Epping Forest
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Black Lion’s food hygiene rating

The Black Lion's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked The Black Lion'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 The Black Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Lion?

The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest council on 10 January 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Black Lion?

The Black Lion is at 293 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4DA, in Epping. Epping Forest council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Epping Roof Garden, about 240 m away.

What pubs are near The Black Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are Epping Roof Garden (240 m), The Duke of Wellington (600 m) and Theydon Oak (1.4 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Black Lion's hygiene rating up to date?

The Black Lion's rating is 1 year 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: The Black Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Epping Forest council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.