The Black Boy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
The 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 5 February 2026, 5 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 Public House, 91 Old High Street, Oxford, OX3 9HT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Black Boy among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← The Black Boy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 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 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 The Black Boy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Black Boy
What is The Black Boy's food hygiene rating?
The Black Boy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The 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 The Black Boy last inspected?
The Black Boy was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Boy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Boy compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Boy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The 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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