The Black Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
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 28 October 2013, more than 12 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: 107 Occupation Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EQ
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Horse sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← The Black Horse | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barmpot Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aslams Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Beauty and the Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Briar Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Bryan Road Craft Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| Angadi Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
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 Kirklees Council on 28 October 2013.
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 28 October 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Horse holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees 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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