The Black Pearl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mansfield
The Black Pearl holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: 101B Southwell Road West, Mansfield, NG18 4EX
How it compares in Mansfield
In Mansfield, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Pearl sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ← The Black Pearl | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pearl 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 Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Barn News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| 1st Class Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Beehive News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Athens Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cellos Bar and Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Barn Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cherubs Wynndale Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cavendish Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Black Pearl
What is The Black Pearl's food hygiene rating?
The Black Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mansfield Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Black Pearl safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Pearl last inspected?
The Black Pearl was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Pearl?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Pearl compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Pearl holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects The Black Pearl 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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