The Black Lion, London

The Black Lion is a pub at 59 - 61 High Street, Plaistow, London, E13 0AD. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham council on 13 June 2026.

Food hygiene
3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given
Address
59 - 61 High Street
Plaistow
London
E13 0AD
Council
Newham
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 3 months 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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham council on 13 June 2026. 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 59 - 61 High Street, Plaistow, London, E13 0AD, in London. Newham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Victoria, about 60 m away.

What pubs are near The Black Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are The Victoria (60 m), The Lord Stanley (310 m) and The Lamb (400 m). 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 3 months 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, Newham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.