The Black Horse Foxton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Black Horse Foxton 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 13 February 2025, 16 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 Inn, 94 Main Street, Foxton, LE16 7RD
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse Foxton sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← The Black Horse Foxton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Foxton 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 Foxton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxton County Primary School School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Little Me Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Five Star Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Foxton Locks Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse Foxton
What is The Black Horse Foxton's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse Foxton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Black Horse Foxton 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 Foxton last inspected?
The Black Horse Foxton was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse Foxton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Foxton compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse Foxton holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Black Horse Foxton 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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