The Black Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Black Cock 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
This is a fresh result: The Black Cock Inn was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Black Cock Inn, Prince's Street, LA20 6HQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Black Cock Inn among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Black Cock Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 Cock 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 Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Village Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broughton Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Melville Tysons Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Manor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Victory Hall Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Square Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Old Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Black Cock Inn
What is The Black Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Black Cock 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 The Black Cock Inn last inspected?
The Black Cock Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Cock 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Cock Inn compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Cock Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Black Cock 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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