The Black Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Black Bear 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 September 2025, 10 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 Bear Hotel High Street, Wool, BH20 6BP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Black Bear among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Black Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Bear 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 Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorset FlapJack & Cake Company Manufacturers/packers | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Williams Village Bakery Shop Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Chartwells (Wool CE Primary School) School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Wool Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Fingle Bridge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Jurassic Coast Café Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2026 |
| Tethers End Baking Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The D'urberville Centre Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about The Black Bear
What is The Black Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Black Bear 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 Bear last inspected?
The Black Bear was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bear?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Bear compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Black Bear 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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