The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
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
This is a fresh result: The Black Horse was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2BL
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Black Horse among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Black Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 March 2022 |
| Whats Cooking Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Black Goo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Birdcage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Little Shop of Cheese Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
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 South Oxfordshire Council on 29 June 2026.
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 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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
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The Black Horse is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,252 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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