The Black Gold food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warrington
The Black Gold holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 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: 90 Mersey Street, WA1 2BP
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Gold sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← The Black Gold | |
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Gold 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 Gold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Portion Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| AM to PM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Casa Mexica Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| BBM Warrington Ltd Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Black Gold
What is The Black Gold's food hygiene rating?
The Black Gold has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Black Gold 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Gold last inspected?
The Black Gold was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Gold?
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 Gold compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Gold holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects The Black Gold 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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