The Black Lion, Swadlincote

The Black Lion is a pub at Black Lion Inn, 3 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, DE11 8AB. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire council on 22 October 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
Black Lion Inn
3 Main Street
Blackfordby
Swadlincote
DE11 8AB
Council
North West Leicestershire
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 11 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire council on 22 October 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 Black Lion Inn, 3 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, DE11 8AB, in Swadlincote. North West Leicestershire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Tap House Bar & Restaurant, about 1.1 km away.

What pubs are near The Black Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are Tap House Bar & Restaurant (1.1 km), Joiners Arms (1.4 km) and New Inn (Wet Sales Only) (1.8 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 11 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, North West Leicestershire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.