The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Black Horse 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 2 July 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: 1 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Black Horse was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse sits behind roughly 1,150 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,150 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← The Black Horse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 Bell Hotel & Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Margo's Woburn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Woburn Lower School School/college/university | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Kidz Zone Club Ltd Caring Premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Longs Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Rai Woburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Woburn Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Black Horse
What is The Black Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Black Horse 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 last inspected?
The Black Horse was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire 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 "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 compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire 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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The Black Horse is one of 16 rated food businesses in Woburn. See every hygiene rating in Woburn →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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