Black Gold food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheltenham
Black Gold holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 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: 208 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3HF
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Black Gold among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 61 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 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 Black Gold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Admiral Slots Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Albion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Brazao Forte Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Black Gold
What is Black Gold's food hygiene rating?
Black Gold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Black Gold 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Gold last inspected?
Black Gold was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Gold compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Black Gold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects 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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