Black Boys Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Black Boys Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 24 October 2025, 8 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 Boys Hotel, Market Place, Aylsham, NR11 6EH
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Boys Public House sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Black Boys Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Black Boys Public House 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 Black Boys Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Coxfords Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Flour & Bean Manufacturers/packers | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aylsham Country Market Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gate Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Madelines Of Aylsham Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Unicorn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Black Boys Public House
What is Black Boys Public House's food hygiene rating?
Black Boys Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Black Boys Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Boys Public House last inspected?
Black Boys Public House was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Boys Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Boys Public House compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Black Boys Public House holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Black Boys Public House 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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