The Black Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Black Bear 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
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: High Street, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AX
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Black Bear Inn among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← The Black Bear Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Bear 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 Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Honey Stone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Otis & Belle Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Sakura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Soho Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cotswold Cheese Co Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2021 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Huffkins Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Black Bear Inn
What is The Black Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Black Bear 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 Bear Inn last inspected?
The Black Bear Inn was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bear Inn?
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 Bear Inn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bear Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Black Bear 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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