The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The Black Horse 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Black Horse, Black Horse, High Street Amberley, BN18 9NL
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Black Horse among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Village Stores Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2017 |
| Limeburners Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Little Birds Forest Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Riverside Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Black Horse 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 Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Black Horse compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Black Horse 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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