The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
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 8 February 2022, more than 4 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: 63 Orchard Road, Melbourn, SG8 6BP
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Black Horse among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 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 The Black Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| HCL @ Melbourn Primary School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Playgroup/OoS Club School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Leech and Sons Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| MACS Warm Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Melbourn Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
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 South Cambridgeshire Council on 8 February 2022.
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 8 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse?
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 Horse compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire 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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The Black Horse is one of 27 rated food businesses in Melbourn. See every hygiene rating in Melbourn →
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