Black & White food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worcester City
Black & White 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 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts Black & White among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← Black & White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 & White 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 & White, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Warehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Caffe Bolero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Colston Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Burger Shop Worcester / A Rule Of Tum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Black & White
What is Black & White's food hygiene rating?
Black & White has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Black & White 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 & White last inspected?
Black & White was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black & White?
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 & White compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and Black & White is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects Black & White 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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