The Black River Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Black River Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Broad Street, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, EX21 5PT
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Black River Inn among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ← The Black River Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Black River Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black River Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Station Diner Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2015 |
| Gotland Gin Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Burdon Grange Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| Torview Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about The Black River Inn
What is The Black River Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black River Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The Black River Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black River Inn last inspected?
The Black River Inn was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black River Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black River Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Black River Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Black River Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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