The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Black Horse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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 Inn, 17 High Street, Tattershall Lincoln, LN4 4LE
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← The Black Horse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Something Fishy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Cece'S Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tattershall Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| The Fortescue Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Wayside Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Millenium Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Holy Trinity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Black Horse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Horse compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey 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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