The Black Bear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fenland
The Black Bear 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 12 November 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 Bear Public House, 27 Old Lynn Road, Wisbech, PE13 3SB
How it compares in Fenland
That puts The Black Bear among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← The Black Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Court Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Krazy Dayz Nursery Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bygones Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| A1 Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Londis General Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Caterlink@ St Peter's CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Blackberries Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Lyncroft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Black Bear
What is The Black Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Bear last inspected?
The Black Bear was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
How does The Black Bear compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects The 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.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Black Bear is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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