Black Horse P H food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Black Horse P H 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Black Horse, 12 High Street, Pembury, TN2 4NY
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Horse P H sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← Black Horse P H | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 P H 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 P H, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornford House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At Oakley School Tunbridge Wells School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Greggswood Stores Premier Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2007 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Beechwood School Limited School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dundale Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2019 |
| B\&Q Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Horse P H
What is Black Horse P H's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse P H has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Black Horse P H 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 Black Horse P H last inspected?
Black Horse P H was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Horse P H?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse P H compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Black Horse P H holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Black Horse P H 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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