The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
The Black Horse 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: The Black Horse Fiddling Lane, Brabourne, TN25 6AP
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← The Black Horse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 The Black Horse 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bracken & Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Taste of Thailand Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Sellindge Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Little Rock on the Road Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| NurturingNests Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Black Horse 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 The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse?
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 The Black Horse compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Black Horse 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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