The Black Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Black Horse Hotel 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 21 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: School Hill, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0DP
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Black Horse Hotel among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← The Black Horse Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Black Horse Hotel 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 Horse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jug and Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Gayton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Blind Pig @ Heswall Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Otto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Daily Grind Coffee and Gift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Masseys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| HESWALL Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Nourish @ the Lighthouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Black Horse Hotel
What is The Black Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 21 June 2019.
Is The Black Horse Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Black Horse Hotel was last inspected on 21 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Black Horse Hotel compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Black Horse Hotel 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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