The Black Horse Climping food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Black Horse Climping 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 7 March 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 Climping Street, Climping, BN17 5RL
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Black Horse Climping among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← The Black Horse Climping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Very 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 The Black Horse Climping 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 Climping, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Atherington Norden House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| JC Sports Online Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| 4PL Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| L&L Fulfilment Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Hmp Ford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse Climping
What is The Black Horse Climping's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse Climping has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 7 March 2026.
Is The Black Horse Climping 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 The Black Horse Climping last inspected?
The Black Horse Climping was last inspected on 7 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse Climping?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Horse Climping compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse Climping is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Black Horse Climping 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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