Ye Olde Black Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
Ye Olde Black Bear 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 13 July 2023, more than 3 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: High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5BJ
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Ye Olde Black Bear among the 657 places in Tewkesbury 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Ye Olde Black Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Ye Olde Black Bear 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 Ye Olde Black Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Halfords Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Melanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Kingfisher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Maisie's Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Ye Olde Black Bear
What is Ye Olde Black Bear's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Black Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 13 July 2023.
Is Ye Olde Black Bear 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 Ye Olde Black Bear last inspected?
Ye Olde Black Bear was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Black Bear?
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 Ye Olde Black Bear compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Black Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Ye Olde Black Bear 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Ye Olde Black Bear and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tewkesbury inspects and rates 792 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tewkesbury →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →