The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Black Horse 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 2 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Old Park Road, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 9JE
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Black Horse among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| Aayan Amina Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 2 June 2017.
Is The Black Horse 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 The Black Horse last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 2 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall 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 "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 The Black Horse compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Black Horse is one of 103 rated food businesses in Darlaston. See every hygiene rating in Darlaston →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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