Black Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Black Horse Inn 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: 17 Burton Road, Coton In The Elms, Swadlincote Derbyshire, DE12 8HJ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Black Horse Inn among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Black Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Black Horse Inn 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 Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton in the Elms Pre School Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2015 |
| Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bubble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Into Nature Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 May 2025 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd at Rosliston Primary School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Rosliston Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2005 |
| Rosliston Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Black Horse Inn
What is Black Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn last inspected?
Black Horse Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse Inn?
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 Black Horse Inn compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Black Horse Inn 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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