Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
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 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Westgate, Otley, LS21 3AS
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Black Horse among the 4,259 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Black Horse 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 Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Buttercups Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Falcon Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Brewberry Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Efes Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Corkys Coffee Mobile caterer | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about Black Horse
What is Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 August 2024.
Is 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 Black Horse last inspected?
Black Horse was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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Black Horse is one of 167 rated food businesses in Otley. See every hygiene rating in Otley →
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