The Black Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Black Horse Inn 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 13 January 2026, 6 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 Horse Inn 366 Canterbury Road, Densole, CT18 7BG
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse Inn sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← The Black Horse Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 The Black Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Densole Premier Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 157 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Thorndene Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Hawkinge Community Football & Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hawkinge Cricket and Social Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Matlock House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2021 |
Questions about The Black Horse Inn
What is The Black Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Black Horse Inn 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 The Black Horse Inn last inspected?
The Black Horse Inn was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Horse Inn compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse Inn holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The 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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