Black Boy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Black Boy 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 13 March 2025, 15 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 Boy, 14 Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RH
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Black Boy among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Black Boy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Black Boy 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 Boy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Moorgate Service Station Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retford Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Brick and Tile Retford Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Afrisparkle Ltd Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| All Events Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Black Boy
What is Black Boy's food hygiene rating?
Black Boy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Black Boy 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 Black Boy last inspected?
Black Boy was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Boy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Black Boy compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Black Boy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Black Boy 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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