The Black Jug food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Horsham
The Black Jug 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 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Black Jug, The Black Jug, 31 North Street, RH12 1RJ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts The Black Jug among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← The Black Jug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Jug 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 Jug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Crates Local Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Draculas House Ltd Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| D'arcy's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Filippo's Italian Restaurant Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| GAIL's Horsham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Ltd Other catering premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Cafeology Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Black Jug
What is The Black Jug's food hygiene rating?
The Black Jug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 7 March 2024.
Is The Black Jug 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 Jug last inspected?
The Black Jug was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Jug?
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 Jug compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Jug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Black Jug 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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